Bjornar Byklum vs Johan-Sebastian Christiansen
Bjornar Byklum (50, FM, NOR) and Johan-Sebastian Christiansen (28, GM, NOR) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Christiansen leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2306 and 2657, the Elo model gives Christiansen a 79% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2306 vs 2657 (Δ -351)
With Bjornar Byklum as white
7% Bjornar14% draw79% Johan-Sebastian
With Johan-Sebastian Christiansen as white
4% Bjornar11% draw85% Johan-Sebastian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Bjornar Byklum | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2306 | 2657 |
| Peak rating | 2343 · Mar 2024 | 2664 · Jan 2025 |
| Peak age | 48 | 27 |
| World rank now | #3,898 | #55 |
| World rank peak | #2,943 | #52 |
| Federation rank now | #49 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 276 | 1,628 |
| Months active | 218 | 180 |
| % white wins | 42% | 65% |
| % black wins | 33% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1618 | 2512 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 2 | 186 |
Best Win
Bjornar Byklum
Johan-Sebastian Christiansen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Bjornar Byklum
Johan-Sebastian Christiansen