Eirik Bjorgum vs Ihor Sarantsev
Eirik Bjorgum (56, NOR) and Ihor Sarantsev (50, NOR) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Sarantsev leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1531 and 1729, the Elo model gives Sarantsev a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1531 vs 1729 (Δ -198)
With Eirik Bjorgum as white
22% Eirik13% draw65% Ihor
With Ihor Sarantsev as white
15% Eirik11% draw74% Ihor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Eirik Bjorgum | Ihor Sarantsev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1531 | 1729 |
| Peak rating | 1590 · Mar 2024 | 1740 · Nov 2024 |
| Peak age | 54 | 48 |
| World rank now | #172,734 | #103,273 |
| World rank peak | #127,837 | #89,929 |
| Federation rank now | #1,728 | #1,005 |
| Games (career, STD) | 136 | 38 |
| Months active | 74 | 31 |
| % white wins | 28% | 45% |
| % black wins | 20% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1244 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 20 | 6 |
Best Win
Eirik Bjorgum
Ihor Sarantsev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Eirik Bjorgum
Ihor Sarantsev