Yngve Fossheim vs Snorri Vikanes Bjarnason
Yngve Fossheim (25, NOR) and Snorri Vikanes Bjarnason (26, NOR) have met 15 times in classical OTB. Fossheim leads with 13 wins to 0, with 2 draws — a 13% draw rate. Their last meeting at Bergens SK Hosturnering 2025 R 5-8 saw Fossheim prevail. With current classical ratings of 2212 and 1967, the Elo model gives Fossheim a 77% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2212 vs 1967 (Δ +245)
With Yngve Fossheim as white
77% Yngve13% draw10% Snorri
With Snorri Vikanes Bjarnason as white
70% Yngve15% draw16% Snorri
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Yngve Fossheim | Snorri Vikanes Bjarnason | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2212-12 | 1967-27 |
| Peak rating | 2224 · Apr 2026 | 1994 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 25 | 26 |
| World rank now | #7,539 | #33,254 |
| World rank peak | #6,995 | #28,523 |
| Federation rank now | #96 | #321 |
| Games (career, STD) | 392 | 339 |
| Months active | 132 | 107 |
| % white wins | 62% | 49% |
| % black wins | 57% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2174 | 1943 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 268 | 196 |
Best Win
Yngve Fossheim
Snorri Vikanes Bjarnason
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (27)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Yngve Fossheim
Snorri Vikanes Bjarnason