Torbjorn Valvag vs August Solbu
Torbjorn Valvag (20, NOR) and August Solbu (14, NOR) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 52 rapid/blitz games. Valvag leads the classical series 3–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2103 and 2019, the Elo model gives Valvag a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2103 vs 2019 (Δ +84)
With Torbjorn Valvag as white
57% Torbjorn19% draw24% August
With August Solbu as white
46% Torbjorn22% draw32% August
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Torbjorn Valvag | August Solbu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2103 | 2019 |
| Peak rating | 2139 · Jun 2024 | 2049 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 18 | 13 |
| World rank now | #15,132 | #24,655 |
| World rank peak | #11,488 | #20,472 |
| Federation rank now | #165 | #241 |
| Games (career, STD) | 571 | 315 |
| Months active | 126 | 51 |
| % white wins | 56% | 53% |
| % black wins | 50% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2093 | 1958 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 274 | 273 |
Best Win
Torbjorn Valvag
August Solbu
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (57)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Torbjorn Valvag
August Solbu