Berge Ostenstad vs Frode Elsness
GM Berge Ostenstad (2405) · IM Frode Elsness (2410)
Berge Ostenstad and Frode Elsness have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1991 and the most recent in Jul 2018. Ostenstad leads 10 wins to 3, with 5 draws (72% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ostenstad | Draws | Elsness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostenstad with White | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| Elsness with White | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ostenstad | Draws | Elsness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ostenstad | Draws | Elsness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Frode Elsness | Berge Ostenstad | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | ch-NOR |
| Jan 2018 | Berge Ostenstad | Frode Elsness | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-NOR rapid |
| Jul 2015 | Frode Elsness | Berge Ostenstad | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-NOR |
| Jul 2012 | Berge Ostenstad | Frode Elsness | 0-1 | English Opening | ch-NOR |
| Jan 2012 | Berge Ostenstad | Frode Elsness | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | chT-NOR 1112 |
| Nov 2010 | Berge Ostenstad | Frode Elsness | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | chT-NOR 1011 |
| Jul 2010 | Berge Ostenstad | Frode Elsness | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | ch-NOR |
| Jul 2009 | Berge Ostenstad | Frode Elsness | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-NOR |
| Jul 2008 | Frode Elsness | Berge Ostenstad | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | ch-NOR Elite |
| Jul 2006 | Frode Elsness | Berge Ostenstad | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-NOR |
| Jul 2004 | Berge Ostenstad | Frode Elsness | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-NOR |
| May 2001 | Berge Ostenstad | Frode Elsness | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | chT-NOR fin |
| Jul 2000 | Berge Ostenstad | Frode Elsness | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | ch-NOR |
| Jan 1996 | Berge Ostenstad | Frode Elsness | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Gausdal Masters |
| Jan 1995 | Berge Ostenstad | Frode Elsness | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | ch-NOR |
| Jan 1994 | Frode Elsness | Berge Ostenstad | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-NOR east |
| Jan 1994 | Berge Ostenstad | Frode Elsness | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | ch-NOR |
| Jan 1991 | Berge Ostenstad | Frode Elsness | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-NOR |
Interactive board, all 18 games, opening explorer and engine analysis.
Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Berge Ostenstad and Frode Elsness?
In 18 recorded games, Berge Ostenstad has 10 wins, Frode Elsness has 3 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Berge Ostenstad and Frode Elsness played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Jan 1991 to Jul 2018.
What openings do Berge Ostenstad and Frode Elsness play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games), followed by the Grünfeld Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.