John Rune Alfredsen vs Nicolai Brun
John Rune Alfredsen (61, NOR) and Nicolai Brun (52, NOR) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 12 rapid/blitz games. Brun leads the classical series 2–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2030 and 1956, the Elo model gives Alfredsen a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2030 vs 1956 (Δ +74)
With John Rune Alfredsen as white
56% John18% draw26% Nicolai
With Nicolai Brun as white
45% John22% draw33% Nicolai
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| John Rune Alfredsen | Nicolai Brun | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2030 | 1956 |
| Peak rating | 2077 · Mar 2010 | 1956 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 45 | 52 |
| World rank now | #23,314 | #35,443 |
| World rank peak | #21,577 | #35,422 |
| Federation rank now | #226 | #348 |
| Games (career, STD) | 84 | 199 |
| Months active | 191 | 152 |
| % white wins | 54% | 55% |
| % black wins | 55% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2026 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 40 | 53 |
Best Win
John Rune Alfredsen
Nicolai Brun
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).
John Rune Alfredsen
Nicolai Brun