Simen Agdestein vs Frode Elsness
Simen Agdestein (59, GM, NOR) and Frode Elsness (53, IM, NOR) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. Agdestein leads the classical series 3–2 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2546 and 2403, the Elo model gives Agdestein a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2546 vs 2403 (Δ +143)
With Simen Agdestein as white
64% Simen19% draw17% Frode
With Frode Elsness as white
54% Simen23% draw24% Frode
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Simen Agdestein | Frode Elsness | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2546 | 2403-14 |
| Peak rating | 2637 · Jul 2014 | 2506 · Nov 2011 |
| Peak age | 47 | 38 |
| World rank now | #334 | #1,634 |
| World rank peak | #108 | #724 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 496 | 722 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 68% | 57% |
| % black wins | 63% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2427 | 2395 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 126 | 71 |
Best Win
Simen Agdestein
Frode Elsness
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Simen Agdestein
Frode Elsness