Mikael Rolvag vs Pal Royset
FM Mikael Rolvag (2076) · CM Pal Royset (2110)
Mikael Rolvag and Pal Royset have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1996 and the most recent in Jun 2019. Rolvag leads 4 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Winawer Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Rolvag | Draws | Royset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolvag with White | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Royset with White | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Rolvag | Draws | Royset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Rolvag | Draws | Royset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B29 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Pal Royset | Mikael Rolvag | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-NOR North Master |
| Jun 2017 | Pal Royset | Mikael Rolvag | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | Tromsoe NNM Master |
| May 2015 | Mikael Rolvag | Pal Royset | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-NOR North |
| Jun 2014 | Pal Royset | Mikael Rolvag | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | ch-NOR North |
| Apr 2010 | Pal Royset | Mikael Roelvaag | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Narvik Rallarsjakken-A |
| Mar 2007 | Pal Royset | Mikael Roelvaag | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | chT-NOR lag |
| Jan 2002 | Mikael Roelvaag | Pal Royset | 0-1 | Sicilian | chT-NOR qualifier |
| Jun 2001 | Mikael Roelvaag | Pal Royset | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez | chT-NOR |
| Jun 2000 | Mikael Roelvaag | Pal Royset | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-NOR middle |
| Jan 1998 | Mikael Roelvaag | Pal Royset | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-Nordnorsk |
| Jan 1998 | Mikael Roelvaag | Pal Royset | 1-0 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | chT-NOR |
| Feb 1997 | Pal Royset | Mikael Roelvaag | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | chT-NOR Region |
| Feb 1996 | Mikael Roelvaag | Pal Royset | 1-0 | London System | chT-NOR North |
| Jan 1996 | Pal Royset | Mikael Roelvaag | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Tromsoe Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Mikael Rolvag and Pal Royset?
In 14 recorded games, Mikael Rolvag has 4 wins, Pal Royset has 5 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Mikael Rolvag and Pal Royset played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jan 1996 to Jun 2019.
What openings do Mikael Rolvag and Pal Royset play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Winawer Variation (3 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.