Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal vs Aksel Bu Kvaloy
Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal (33, GM, NOR) and Aksel Bu Kvaloy (18, GM, NOR) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Urkedal leads with 5 wins to 0, with 9 draws — a 64% draw rate. Their last meeting at Fagernes International Autumn 2025 GM drew. With current classical ratings of 2565 and 2487, the Elo model gives Urkedal a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2565 vs 2487 (Δ +78)
With Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal as white
54% Frode23% draw23% Aksel
With Aksel Bu Kvaloy as white
43% Frode27% draw30% Aksel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal | Aksel Bu Kvaloy | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2565-8 | 2487-3 |
| Peak rating | 2578 · Jan 2026 | 2502 · Nov 2024 |
| Peak age | 33 | 16 |
| World rank now | #250 | #691 |
| World rank peak | #225 | #569 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #11 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,570 | 949 |
| Months active | 200 | 130 |
| % white wins | 60% | 57% |
| % black wins | 53% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2558 | 2468 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 153 | 227 |
Best Win
Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal
Aksel Bu Kvaloy
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal
Aksel Bu Kvaloy