Torben Soraas vs Kjell Ole Kristensen
Torben Soraas (52, CM, NOR) and Kjell Ole Kristensen (79, NOR) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Kristensen leads the classical series 3–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2134 and 1986, the Elo model gives Soraas a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2134 vs 1986 (Δ +148)
With Torben Soraas as white
66% Torben16% draw18% Kjell
With Kjell Ole Kristensen as white
56% Torben19% draw25% Kjell
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Torben Soraas | Kjell Ole Kristensen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2134 | 1986 |
| Peak rating | 2266 · Jul 2019 | 2200 · Oct 2005 |
| Peak age | 45 | 58 |
| World rank now | #12,471 | #29,828 |
| World rank peak | #6,213 | #12,452 |
| Federation rank now | #141 | #274 |
| Games (career, STD) | 381 | 349 |
| Months active | 211 | 199 |
| % white wins | 53% | 53% |
| % black wins | 47% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2130 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 95 | 58 |
Best Win
Torben Soraas
Kjell Ole Kristensen
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).
Torben Soraas
Kjell Ole Kristensen