Espen Lie vs Jon Ludvig Hammer
Espen Lie (42, IM, NOR) and Jon Ludvig Hammer (36, GM, NOR) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Hammer leads the classical series 3–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2454 and 2574, the Elo model gives Hammer a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2454 vs 2574 (Δ -120)
With Espen Lie as white
26% Espen24% draw50% Jon
With Jon Ludvig Hammer as white
19% Espen20% draw61% Jon
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Espen Lie | Jon Ludvig Hammer | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2454 | 2574 |
| Peak rating | 2492 · Apr 2018 | 2705 · Feb 2016 |
| Peak age | 34 | 26 |
| World rank now | #970 | #228 |
| World rank peak | #853 | #40 |
| Federation rank now | #16 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 350 | 1,266 |
| Months active | 217 | 210 |
| % white wins | 52% | 64% |
| % black wins | 40% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2292 | 2536 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 20 | 53 |
Best Win
Espen Lie
Jon Ludvig Hammer
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Espen Lie
Jon Ludvig Hammer