Vegard Simensen vs Tarek Alkhatib
Vegard Simensen (33, NOR) and Tarek Alkhatib (17, NOR) have never met in classical OTB, but played 34 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 43 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. 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% Tarek
With Tarek Alkhatib as white
64% Vegard15% draw21% Tarek
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vegard Simensen | Tarek Alkhatib | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1958 | 1766 |
| Peak rating | 1973 · Jan 2021 | 1786 · Feb 2026 |
| Peak age | 28 | 17 |
| World rank now | #35,026 | #87,059 |
| World rank peak | #28,749 | #80,338 |
| Federation rank now | #335 | #829 |
| Games (career, STD) | 432 | 94 |
| Months active | 177 | 68 |
| % white wins | 64% | 61% |
| % black wins | 60% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1954 | 1642 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 140 | 70 |
Best Win
Vegard Simensen
Tarek Alkhatib
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (34)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vegard Simensen
Tarek Alkhatib