Pal Royset vs Mathias Lind Schouten
Pal Royset (52, CM, NOR) and Mathias Lind Schouten (21, FM, NOR) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Royset leads with 5 wins to 3, with 2 draws — a 20% draw rate. Their last meeting at Varsjakken NGP i Tromso 2026 A saw Schouten prevail. With current classical ratings of 2095 and 2294, the Elo model gives Schouten a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2095 vs 2294 (Δ -199)
With Pal Royset as white
19% Pal18% draw63% Mathias
With Mathias Lind Schouten as white
13% Pal15% draw72% Mathias
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Pal Royset | Mathias Lind Schouten | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2095 | 2294 |
| Peak rating | 2291 · Nov 2009 | 2304 · Aug 2025 |
| Peak age | 35 | 20 |
| World rank now | #15,867 | #4,295 |
| World rank peak | #4,821 | #3,908 |
| Federation rank now | #174 | #57 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,198 | 682 |
| Months active | 218 | 128 |
| % white wins | 57% | 51% |
| % black wins | 52% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2042 | 2267 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 199 | 106 |
Best Win
Pal Royset
Mathias Lind Schouten
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (29)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Pal Royset
Mathias Lind Schouten