Hallvard Foss Bjornstad vs Michael Mortensen
Hallvard Foss Bjornstad (15, NOR) and Michael Mortensen (10, NOR) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 15 rapid/blitz games. Bjornstad leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2026 and 2198, the Elo model gives Mortensen a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2026 vs 2198 (Δ -172)
With Hallvard Foss Bjornstad as white
22% Hallvard18% draw60% Michael
With Michael Mortensen as white
16% Hallvard15% draw69% Michael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hallvard Foss Bjornstad | Michael Mortensen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2026+31 | 2198+49 |
| Peak rating | 2043 · Oct 2025 | 2198 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 14 | 10 |
| World rank now | #23,705 | #8,276 |
| World rank peak | #21,046 | #8,276 |
| Federation rank now | #230 | #100 |
| Games (career, STD) | 325 | 279 |
| Months active | 57 | 33 |
| % white wins | 51% | 54% |
| % black wins | 47% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1979 | 1994 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 214 | 316 |
Best Win
Hallvard Foss Bjornstad
Michael Mortensen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
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
Michael Mortensen