Linus Sandstad vs Pal Folven
Linus Sandstad (19, NOR) and Pal Folven (14, NOR) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. Sandstad leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2028 and 1546, the Elo model gives Sandstad a 92% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2028 vs 1546 (Δ +482)
With Linus Sandstad as white
92% Linus6% draw2% Pal
With Pal Folven as white
89% Linus7% draw4% Pal
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Linus Sandstad | Pal Folven | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2028 | 1546 |
| Peak rating | 2121 · Aug 2025 | 1560 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 18 | 12 |
| World rank now | #23,441 | #162,443 |
| World rank peak | #13,164 | #127,718 |
| Federation rank now | #226 | #1,702 |
| Games (career, STD) | 326 | 135 |
| Months active | 88 | 67 |
| % white wins | 51% | 39% |
| % black wins | 46% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2058 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 89 | 0 |
Best Win
Linus Sandstad
Pal Folven
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Linus Sandstad
Pal Folven