Pal Royset vs Torben Soraas
Pal Royset (52, CM, NOR) and Torben Soraas (52, CM, NOR) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Soraas leads with 5 wins to 4, with 4 draws — a 31% draw rate. Their last meeting at Apent Nordnorsk Mesterskap i lynsjakk 2025 saw Royset prevail. With current classical ratings of 2095 and 2134, the Elo model gives Soraas a 38% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2095 vs 2134 (Δ -39)
With Pal Royset as white
37% Pal25% draw38% Torben
With Torben Soraas as white
29% Pal21% draw50% Torben
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Pal Royset | Torben Soraas | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2095 | 2134 |
| Peak rating | 2291 · Nov 2009 | 2266 · Jul 2019 |
| Peak age | 35 | 45 |
| World rank now | #15,867 | #12,471 |
| World rank peak | #4,821 | #6,213 |
| Federation rank now | #174 | #141 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,198 | 381 |
| Months active | 218 | 211 |
| % white wins | 57% | 53% |
| % black wins | 52% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2042 | 2130 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 199 | 95 |
Best Win
Pal Royset
Torben Soraas
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Pal Royset
Torben Soraas