Jovanka Houska vs Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal
Jovanka Houska (46, IM, ENG) and Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal (33, GM, NOR) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Urkedal leads the classical series 4–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2297 and 2565, the Elo model gives Urkedal a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2297 vs 2565 (Δ -268)
With Jovanka Houska as white
13% Jovanka16% draw71% Frode
With Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal as white
8% Jovanka14% draw78% Frode
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jovanka Houska | Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2297 | 2565 |
| Peak rating | 2433 · Jul 2010 | 2578 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 30 | 33 |
| World rank now | #4,204 | #250 |
| World rank peak | #1,558 | #225 |
| Federation rank now | #69 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,123 | 1,570 |
| Months active | 218 | 201 |
| % white wins | 46% | 60% |
| % black wins | 41% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2165 | 2557 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 30 | 152 |
Best Win
Jovanka Houska
Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jovanka Houska
Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal