Frode Elsness vs Bjornar Byklum
Frode Elsness (53, IM, NOR) and Bjornar Byklum (50, FM, NOR) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Byklum leads the classical series 1–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2403 and 2306, the Elo model gives Elsness a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2403 vs 2306 (Δ +97)
With Frode Elsness as white
58% Frode20% draw22% Bjornar
With Bjornar Byklum as white
47% Frode24% draw29% Bjornar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Frode Elsness | Bjornar Byklum | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2403 | 2306 |
| Peak rating | 2506 · Nov 2011 | 2343 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 38 | 48 |
| World rank now | #1,634 | #3,898 |
| World rank peak | #724 | #2,943 |
| Federation rank now | #24 | #49 |
| Games (career, STD) | 722 | 276 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 57% | 42% |
| % black wins | 45% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2394 | 1618 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 68 | 2 |
Best Win
Frode Elsness
Bjornar Byklum
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Frode Elsness
Bjornar Byklum