Bjornar Byklum vs Anders Hobber
Bjornar Byklum (50, FM, NOR) and Anders Hobber (32, FM, NOR) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Hobber leads the classical series 1–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2306 and 2347, the Elo model gives Hobber a 37% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2306 vs 2347 (Δ -41)
With Bjornar Byklum as white
35% Bjornar28% draw37% Anders
With Anders Hobber as white
28% Bjornar23% draw49% Anders
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Bjornar Byklum | Anders Hobber | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2306 | 2347 |
| Peak rating | 2343 · Mar 2024 | 2404 · Nov 2020 |
| Peak age | 48 | 26 |
| World rank now | #3,898 | #2,782 |
| World rank peak | #2,943 | #2,024 |
| Federation rank now | #49 | #36 |
| Games (career, STD) | 276 | 871 |
| Months active | 218 | 202 |
| % white wins | 42% | 54% |
| % black wins | 33% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1618 | 2353 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 2 | 18 |
Best Win
Bjornar Byklum
Anders Hobber
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Bjornar Byklum
Anders Hobber