Hallvard Foss Bjornstad vs Alec Bernhoftsen-Banks
Hallvard Foss Bjornstad (15, NOR) and Alec Bernhoftsen-Banks (15, NOR) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 12 rapid/blitz games. Bjornstad leads the classical series 3–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2023 and 1947, the Elo model gives Bjornstad a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2023 vs 1947 (Δ +76)
With Hallvard Foss Bjornstad as white
56% Hallvard18% draw25% Alec
With Alec Bernhoftsen-Banks as white
45% Hallvard22% draw33% Alec
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hallvard Foss Bjornstad | Alec Bernhoftsen-Banks | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2023-3 | 1947-31 |
| Peak rating | 2043 · Oct 2025 | 2093 · Feb 2026 |
| Peak age | 14 | 15 |
| World rank now | #24,131 | #37,325 |
| World rank peak | #21,046 | #16,129 |
| Federation rank now | #233 | #361 |
| Games (career, STD) | 325 | 278 |
| Months active | 58 | 50 |
| % white wins | 51% | 48% |
| % black wins | 47% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1975 | 1974 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 213 | 306 |
Best Win
Hallvard Foss Bjornstad
Alec Bernhoftsen-Banks
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Hallvard Foss Bjornstad
Alec Bernhoftsen-Banks