Oystein Hole vs Espen Lie
Oystein Hole (55, IM, NOR) and Espen Lie (42, IM, NOR) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Lie leads the classical series 5–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2221 and 2454, the Elo model gives Lie a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2221 vs 2454 (Δ -233)
With Oystein Hole as white
16% Oystein17% draw67% Espen
With Espen Lie as white
10% Oystein14% draw75% Espen
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Oystein Hole | Espen Lie | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2221 | 2454 |
| Peak rating | 2417 · Apr 2007 | 2492 · Apr 2018 |
| Peak age | 36 | 34 |
| World rank now | #7,089 | #970 |
| World rank peak | #1,847 | #853 |
| Federation rank now | #90 | #16 |
| Games (career, STD) | 406 | 350 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 43% | 52% |
| % black wins | 36% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2186 | 2292 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 48 | 20 |
Best Win
Oystein Hole
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).
Oystein Hole
Espen Lie