Pal Royset vs Joachim Solberg
Pal Royset (52, CM, NOR) and Joachim Solberg (52, FM, NOR) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Solberg leads with 2 wins to 0, with 10 draws — a 83% draw rate. Their last meeting at NM i lynsjakk 2024 klasse Senior C drew. With current classical ratings of 2095 and 2146, the Elo model gives Solberg a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2095 vs 2146 (Δ -51)
With Pal Royset as white
35% Pal25% draw40% Joachim
With Joachim Solberg as white
28% Pal21% draw52% Joachim
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Pal Royset | Joachim Solberg | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2095 | 2146 |
| Peak rating | 2291 · Nov 2009 | 2303 · Jan 2018 |
| Peak age | 35 | 44 |
| World rank now | #15,867 | #11,524 |
| World rank peak | #4,821 | #4,977 |
| Federation rank now | #174 | #130 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,198 | 908 |
| Months active | 218 | 217 |
| % white wins | 57% | 51% |
| % black wins | 52% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2042 | 2119 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 199 | 90 |
Best Win
Pal Royset
Joachim Solberg
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).
Pal Royset
Joachim Solberg