Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal vs Benjamin Haldorsen
Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal (33, GM, NOR) and Benjamin Haldorsen (27, IM, NOR) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Urkedal leads with 5 wins to 1, with 6 draws — a 50% draw rate. Their last meeting at Landsturneringen 2024 Kl Elite drew. With current classical ratings of 2566 and 2443, the Elo model gives Urkedal a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2566 vs 2443 (Δ +123)
With Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal as white
61% Frode20% draw19% Benjamin
With Benjamin Haldorsen as white
50% Frode24% draw26% Benjamin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal | Benjamin Haldorsen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2566+1 | 2443 |
| Peak rating | 2578 · Jan 2026 | 2477 · Mar 2021 |
| Peak age | 33 | 22 |
| World rank now | #245 | #1,119 |
| World rank peak | #225 | #965 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,570 | 768 |
| Months active | 201 | 166 |
| % white wins | 60% | 57% |
| % black wins | 53% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2557 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 152 | 0 |
Best Win
Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal
Benjamin Haldorsen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
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
Benjamin Haldorsen