Frode Elsness vs Semen Mitusov
Frode Elsness (53, IM, NOR) and Semen Mitusov (20, IM, NOR) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 13 rapid/blitz games. Elsness leads the classical series 3–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2403 and 2486, the Elo model gives Mitusov 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 2486 (Δ -83)
With Frode Elsness as white
30% Frode26% draw44% Semen
With Semen Mitusov as white
23% Frode22% draw55% Semen
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Frode Elsness | Semen Mitusov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2403-14 | 2486+2 |
| Peak rating | 2506 · Nov 2011 | 2488 · Apr 2024 |
| Peak age | 38 | 18 |
| World rank now | #1,634 | #698 |
| World rank peak | #724 | #698 |
| Federation rank now | #24 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 722 | 835 |
| Months active | 217 | 139 |
| % white wins | 57% | 63% |
| % black wins | 45% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2395 | 2456 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 71 | 161 |
Best Win
Frode Elsness
Semen Mitusov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Frode Elsness
Semen Mitusov