Gisle Bjugn vs William Alexander Olsen
Gisle Bjugn (53, NOR) and William Alexander Olsen (18, NOR) have never met in classical OTB, but played 13 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 36 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1922 and 2154, the Elo model gives Olsen a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1922 vs 2154 (Δ -232)
With Gisle Bjugn as white
17% Gisle15% draw68% William
With William Alexander Olsen as white
11% Gisle13% draw76% William
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gisle Bjugn | William Alexander Olsen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1922 | 2154-1 |
| Peak rating | 1950 · Mar 2025 | 2237 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 52 | 18 |
| World rank now | #42,810 | #10,976 |
| World rank peak | #35,372 | #6,384 |
| Federation rank now | #404 | #122 |
| Games (career, STD) | 148 | 398 |
| Months active | 168 | 115 |
| % white wins | 63% | 58% |
| % black wins | 55% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1760 | 2148 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 94 | 144 |
Best Win
Gisle Bjugn
William Alexander Olsen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gisle Bjugn
William Alexander Olsen