Kjetil A. Lie vs Espen Lie
Kjetil A. Lie (46, GM, NOR) and Espen Lie (42, IM, NOR) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Lie leads the classical series 2–1 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2459 and 2454, the Elo model gives Lie a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2459 vs 2454 (Δ +5)
With Kjetil A. Lie as white
42% Kjetil27% draw31% Espen
With Espen Lie as white
32% Kjetil28% draw41% Espen
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Kjetil A. Lie | Espen Lie | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2459-19 | 2454 |
| Peak rating | 2563 · Oct 2007 | 2492 · Apr 2018 |
| Peak age | 27 | 34 |
| World rank now | #925 | #970 |
| World rank peak | #296 | #853 |
| Federation rank now | #15 | #16 |
| Games (career, STD) | 464 | 350 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 53% | 52% |
| % black wins | 47% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2332 | 2292 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 27 | 20 |
Best Win
Kjetil A. Lie
Espen Lie
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Kjetil A. Lie
Espen Lie