Frode Elsness vs Kjetil A. Lie
IM Frode Elsness (2410) · GM Kjetil A. Lie (2459)
Frode Elsness and Kjetil A. Lie have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 1999 and the most recent in Feb 2024. Elsness leads 4 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (71% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Elsness | Draws | Lie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elsness with White | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Lie with White | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Elsness | Draws | Lie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Elsness | Draws | Lie |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B21 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Frode Elsness | Kjetil A. Lie | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Kragero Open |
| Jul 2019 | Frode Elsness | Kjetil A. Lie | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-NOR |
| Jul 2017 | Frode Elsness | Kjetil A. Lie | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-NOR |
| Jul 2016 | Kjetil A. Lie | Frode Elsness | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-NOR |
| Feb 2015 | Frode Elsness | Kjetil A. Lie | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | chT-NOR 1415 |
| Jul 2013 | Kjetil A. Lie | Frode Elsness | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-NOR |
| Jan 2011 | Kjetil A. Lie | Frode Elsness | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | chT-NOR 1011 |
| Jul 2010 | Kjetil A. Lie | Frode Elsness | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-NOR |
| Jul 2009 | Frode Elsness | Kjetil A. Lie | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | ch-NOR |
| Nov 2008 | Frode Elsness | Kjetil A. Lie | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | chT-NOR 0809 |
| Jul 2008 | Kjetil A. Lie | Frode Elsness | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | ch-NOR Elite |
| Mar 2008 | Kjetil A. Lie | Frode Elsness | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-NOR Ishav 0708 |
| Nov 2006 | Kjetil A. Lie | Frode Elsness | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | chT-NOR 0607 |
| Nov 2005 | Frode Elsness | Kjetil A. Lie | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | chT-NOR 0506 |
| Jul 2005 | Kjetil A. Lie | Frode Elsness | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | ch-NOR |
| Jul 2000 | Kjetil A. Lie | Frode Elsness | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-NOR |
| Jul 1999 | Frode Elsness | Kjetil A. Lie | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | ch-NOR |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Frode Elsness and Kjetil A. Lie?
In 17 recorded games, Frode Elsness has 4 wins, Kjetil A. Lie has 8 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Frode Elsness and Kjetil A. Lie played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Jul 1999 to Feb 2024.
What openings do Frode Elsness and Kjetil A. Lie play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.