Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal vs Tor Fredrik Kaasen
GM Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal (2567) · IM Tor Fredrik Kaasen (2489)
Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal and Tor Fredrik Kaasen have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2015 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Urkedal leads 5 wins to 5, with 6 draws (63% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Urkedal | Draws | Kaasen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urkedal with White | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Kaasen with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Urkedal | Draws | Kaasen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Urkedal | Draws | Kaasen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Tor Fredrik Kaasen | Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Landsturneringen 2026 | Elite |
| Feb 2026 | Tor Fredrik Kaasen | Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Arctic Chess NGP 2026 |
| Feb 2026 | Tor Fredrik Kaasen | Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | TCh-NOR Elite 2025-26 |
| Jan 2026 | Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal | Tor Fredrik Kaasen | 0-1 | Sicilian | 7th GM Young Talents |
| Jan 2026 | Tor Fredrik Kaasen | Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7th GM Young Talents |
| Jul 2025 | Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal | Tor Fredrik Kaasen | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-NOR |
| Aug 2024 | Tor Fredrik Kaasen | Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Trondheim Lewis Open |
| Jul 2024 | Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal | Tor Fredrik Kaasen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-NOR |
| Apr 2023 | Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal | Tor Fredrik Kaasen | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Fagernes Open A |
| Jul 2022 | Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal | Tor Fredrik Kaasen | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-NOR |
| May 2022 | Tor Fredrik Kaasen | Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Kvisla |
| Jul 2021 | Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal | Tor Fredrik Kaasen | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-NOR |
| Jun 2020 | Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal | Tor Fredrik Kaasen | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Oslo Offerspill Open |
| Jun 2019 | Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal | Tor Fredrik Kaasen | 1-0 | Indian Defense | chT-NOR Club |
| Jan 2017 | Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal | Tor Fredrik Kaasen | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | chT-NOR 1617 |
| Dec 2015 | Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal | Tor Fredrik Kaasen | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Fagernes TV 2 Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal and Tor Fredrik Kaasen?
In 16 recorded games, Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal has 5 wins, Tor Fredrik Kaasen has 5 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal and Tor Fredrik Kaasen played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Dec 2015 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal and Tor Fredrik Kaasen play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.