Ivar Bern vs Geir Sune Tallaksen Ostmoe
Ivar Bern (59, IM, NOR) and Geir Sune Tallaksen Ostmoe (41, IM, NOR) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Ostmoe leads the classical series 2–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2303 and 2488, the Elo model gives Ostmoe a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2303 vs 2488 (Δ -185)
With Ivar Bern as white
20% Ivar20% draw60% Geir
With Geir Sune Tallaksen Ostmoe as white
14% Ivar17% draw70% Geir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ivar Bern | Geir Sune Tallaksen Ostmoe | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2303 | 2488 |
| Peak rating | 2375 · Jan 2001 | 2496 · Dec 2025 |
| Peak age | 34 | 40 |
| World rank now | #3,995 | #685 |
| World rank peak | #2,563 | #617 |
| Federation rank now | #51 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 150 | 230 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 17% | 57% |
| % black wins | 19% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2433 | 2507 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 27 |
Best Win
Ivar Bern
Geir Sune Tallaksen Ostmoe
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ivar Bern
Geir Sune Tallaksen Ostmoe