Pal Royset vs Torbjorn Valvag
Pal Royset (52, CM, NOR) and Torbjorn Valvag (20, NOR) have met 16 times in classical OTB. Royset leads with 7 wins to 4, with 5 draws — a 31% draw rate. Their last meeting at Tromso Lordagslyn fideratet 2.5.2026 saw Valvag prevail. With current classical ratings of 2095 and 2103, the Elo model gives Valvag a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2095 vs 2103 (Δ -8)
With Pal Royset as white
42% Pal24% draw34% Torbjorn
With Torbjorn Valvag as white
32% Pal23% draw45% Torbjorn
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Pal Royset | Torbjorn Valvag | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2095 | 2103 |
| Peak rating | 2291 · Nov 2009 | 2139 · Jun 2024 |
| Peak age | 35 | 18 |
| World rank now | #15,867 | #15,132 |
| World rank peak | #4,821 | #11,488 |
| Federation rank now | #174 | #165 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,198 | 571 |
| Months active | 218 | 126 |
| % white wins | 57% | 56% |
| % black wins | 52% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2042 | 2093 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 199 | 274 |
Best Win
Pal Royset
Torbjorn Valvag
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (70)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Pal Royset
Torbjorn Valvag