Hallvard Foss Bjornstad vs Fredrik Valstad Elsness
Hallvard Foss Bjornstad (15, NOR) and Fredrik Valstad Elsness (14, NOR) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 12 rapid/blitz games. Elsness leads the classical series 1–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2026 and 2204, the Elo model gives Elsness a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2026 vs 2204 (Δ -178)
With Hallvard Foss Bjornstad as white
22% Hallvard18% draw61% Fredrik
With Fredrik Valstad Elsness as white
15% Hallvard15% draw70% Fredrik
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hallvard Foss Bjornstad | Fredrik Valstad Elsness | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2026+31 | 2204+76 |
| Peak rating | 2043 · Oct 2025 | 2204 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 14 | 14 |
| World rank now | #23,705 | #7,940 |
| World rank peak | #21,046 | #7,940 |
| Federation rank now | #230 | #98 |
| Games (career, STD) | 325 | 311 |
| Months active | 57 | 49 |
| % white wins | 51% | 57% |
| % black wins | 47% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1979 | 1997 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 214 | 182 |
Best Win
Hallvard Foss Bjornstad
Fredrik Valstad Elsness
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
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
Fredrik Valstad Elsness