Vetle Bjorge Strand vs Ben Samuel Groth Skaar
Vetle Bjorge Strand (18, CM, NOR) and Ben Samuel Groth Skaar (19, NOR) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 35 rapid/blitz games. Strand leads the classical series 2–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2174 and 2134, the Elo model gives Strand a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2174 vs 2134 (Δ +40)
With Vetle Bjorge Strand as white
50% Vetle22% draw29% Ben
With Ben Samuel Groth Skaar as white
38% Vetle26% draw36% Ben
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vetle Bjorge Strand | Ben Samuel Groth Skaar | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2174 | 2134 |
| Peak rating | 2202 · Jun 2024 | 2174 · Jun 2025 |
| Peak age | 16 | 18 |
| World rank now | #9,749 | #12,472 |
| World rank peak | #7,698 | #9,366 |
| Federation rank now | #105 | #142 |
| Games (career, STD) | 365 | 506 |
| Months active | 94 | 94 |
| % white wins | 59% | 57% |
| % black wins | 51% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2127 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 27 | 232 |
Best Win
Vetle Bjorge Strand
Ben Samuel Groth Skaar
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (40)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vetle Bjorge Strand
Ben Samuel Groth Skaar