Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal vs Tor Fredrik Kaasen
Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal (33, GM, NOR) and Tor Fredrik Kaasen (24, IM, NOR) have met 15 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 5–5 with 5 draws — a 33% draw rate. Their last meeting at Power Solutions Arctic Chess NGP 2026 A drew. With current classical ratings of 2565 and 2477, the Elo model gives Urkedal a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2565 vs 2477 (Δ +88)
With Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal as white
56% Frode22% draw22% Tor
With Tor Fredrik Kaasen as white
44% Frode26% draw29% Tor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal | Tor Fredrik Kaasen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2565-8 | 2477-2 |
| Peak rating | 2578 · Jan 2026 | 2496 · Jul 2023 |
| Peak age | 33 | 21 |
| World rank now | #250 | #764 |
| World rank peak | #225 | #655 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #14 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,570 | 1,468 |
| Months active | 200 | 149 |
| % white wins | 60% | 53% |
| % black wins | 53% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2549 | 2475 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 158 | 141 |
Best Win
Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal
Tor Fredrik Kaasen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
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
Tor Fredrik Kaasen