Tore Kristiansen vs Vegard Simensen
Tore Kristiansen (62, NOR) and Vegard Simensen (33, NOR) have met 21 times in classical OTB. Simensen leads with 13 wins to 3, with 5 draws — a 24% draw rate. Their last meeting at Kristiansund 6. lynsjakk 2026 saw Simensen prevail. With current classical ratings of 1790 and 1958, the Elo model gives Simensen a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1790 vs 1958 (Δ -168)
With Tore Kristiansen as white
24% Tore16% draw60% Vegard
With Vegard Simensen as white
17% Tore14% draw69% Vegard
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Tore Kristiansen | Vegard Simensen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1790 | 1958 |
| Peak rating | 1852 · Jan 2016 | 1973 · Jan 2021 |
| Peak age | 52 | 28 |
| World rank now | #79,472 | #35,026 |
| World rank peak | #53,118 | #28,749 |
| Federation rank now | #740 | #335 |
| Games (career, STD) | 323 | 432 |
| Months active | 171 | 177 |
| % white wins | 65% | 64% |
| % black wins | 62% | 60% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1646 | 1954 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 254 | 140 |
Best Win
Tore Kristiansen
Vegard Simensen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (92)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Tore Kristiansen
Vegard Simensen