Joachim Birger Nilsen vs Sondre Merkesvik
Joachim Birger Nilsen (33, IM, NOR) and Sondre Merkesvik (26, FM, NOR) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Nilsen leads the classical series 4–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2385 and 2193, the Elo model gives Nilsen a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2385 vs 2193 (Δ +192)
With Joachim Birger Nilsen as white
71% Joachim16% draw13% Sondre
With Sondre Merkesvik as white
62% Joachim19% draw19% Sondre
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Joachim Birger Nilsen | Sondre Merkesvik | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2385 | 2193 |
| Peak rating | 2433 · Dec 2016 | 2304 · May 2016 |
| Peak age | 23 | 16 |
| World rank now | #1,940 | #8,544 |
| World rank peak | #1,523 | #4,909 |
| Federation rank now | #29 | #103 |
| Games (career, STD) | 578 | 675 |
| Months active | 199 | 174 |
| % white wins | 55% | 50% |
| % black wins | 51% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1465 | 1514 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 29 | 1 |
Best Win
Joachim Birger Nilsen
Sondre Merkesvik
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Joachim Birger Nilsen
Sondre Merkesvik