Vegard Simensen vs Iver Halse
Vegard Simensen (33, NOR) and Iver Halse (28, NOR) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 36 rapid/blitz games. Simensen leads the classical series 8–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1958 and 1766, the Elo model gives Simensen a 72% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1958 vs 1766 (Δ +192)
With Vegard Simensen as white
72% Vegard13% draw15% Iver
With Iver Halse as white
64% Vegard15% draw21% Iver
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vegard Simensen | Iver Halse | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1958 | 1766 |
| Peak rating | 1973 · Jan 2021 | 1773 · Aug 2024 |
| Peak age | 28 | 26 |
| World rank now | #35,026 | #87,059 |
| World rank peak | #28,749 | #61,286 |
| Federation rank now | #335 | #829 |
| Games (career, STD) | 432 | 276 |
| Months active | 177 | 162 |
| % white wins | 64% | 61% |
| % black wins | 60% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1954 | 1753 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 140 | 110 |
Best Win
Vegard Simensen
Iver Halse
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (45)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vegard Simensen
Iver Halse