Frode Elsness vs Geir Sune Tallaksen Ostmoe
Frode Elsness (53, IM, NOR) and Geir Sune Tallaksen Ostmoe (41, IM, NOR) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Ostmoe leads the classical series 2–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2403 and 2488, the Elo model gives Ostmoe a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2403 vs 2488 (Δ -85)
With Frode Elsness as white
30% Frode26% draw44% Geir
With Geir Sune Tallaksen Ostmoe as white
22% Frode22% draw56% Geir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Frode Elsness | Geir Sune Tallaksen Ostmoe | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2403-14 | 2488 |
| Peak rating | 2506 · Nov 2011 | 2496 · Dec 2025 |
| Peak age | 38 | 40 |
| World rank now | #1,634 | #685 |
| World rank peak | #724 | #617 |
| Federation rank now | #24 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 722 | 230 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 57% | 57% |
| % black wins | 45% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2403 | 2507 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 72 | 27 |
Best Win
Frode Elsness
Geir Sune Tallaksen Ostmoe
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
Geir Sune Tallaksen Ostmoe