Maxim Barth Stanford vs Frode Elsness
Maxim Barth Stanford (50, IM, NOR) and Frode Elsness (53, IM, NOR) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Elsness leads the classical series 4–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2273 and 2403, the Elo model gives Elsness a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2273 vs 2403 (Δ -130)
With Maxim Barth Stanford as white
26% Maxim22% draw52% Frode
With Frode Elsness as white
19% Maxim19% draw63% Frode
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Maxim Barth Stanford | Frode Elsness | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2273 | 2403 |
| Peak rating | 2437 · Jan 2009 | 2506 · Nov 2011 |
| Peak age | 33 | 38 |
| World rank now | #4,967 | #1,634 |
| World rank peak | #1,474 | #724 |
| Federation rank now | #68 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 580 | 722 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 48% | 57% |
| % black wins | 40% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2374 | 2394 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 20 | 68 |
Best Win
Maxim Barth Stanford
Frode Elsness
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Maxim Barth Stanford
Frode Elsness