Espen Lie vs Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal
Espen Lie (42, IM, NOR) and Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal (33, GM, NOR) have met 11 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 3–3 with 5 draws — a 45% draw rate. Their last meeting at Norwegian ind. Championship. Elite 2014 saw Urkedal prevail. With current classical ratings of 2454 and 2565, the Elo model gives Urkedal a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2454 vs 2565 (Δ -111)
With Espen Lie as white
27% Espen25% draw48% Frode
With Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal as white
20% Espen21% draw59% Frode
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Espen Lie | Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2454 | 2565-8 |
| Peak rating | 2492 · Apr 2018 | 2578 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 34 | 33 |
| World rank now | #970 | #250 |
| World rank peak | #853 | #225 |
| Federation rank now | #16 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 350 | 1,570 |
| Months active | 217 | 200 |
| % white wins | 52% | 60% |
| % black wins | 40% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2292 | 2558 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 20 | 153 |
Best Win
Espen Lie
Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Espen Lie
Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal