Ivar Bern vs Frode Elsness
IM Ivar Bern (2303) · IM Frode Elsness (2410)
Ivar Bern and Frode Elsness have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1994 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Bern leads 0 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (30% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Dutch Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bern | Draws | Elsness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bern with White | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Elsness with White | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bern | Draws | Elsness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bern | Draws | Elsness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A05 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Ivar Bern | Frode Elsness | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | TCh-NOR Elite 2025-26 |
| Nov 2017 | Frode Elsness | Ivar Bern | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | chT-NOR 1718 |
| Mar 2017 | Frode Elsness | Ivar Bern | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | chT-NOR 1617 |
| Oct 2015 | Ivar Bern | Frode Elsness | 0-1 | London System | chT-NOR 1516 |
| Jan 2015 | Ivar Bern | Frode Elsness | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | chT-NOR 1415 |
| May 2001 | Frode Elsness | Ivar Bern | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | chT-NOR fin |
| Jan 1997 | Ivar Bern | Frode Elsness | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | ch-NOR |
| Jan 1997 | Ivar Bern | Frode Elsness | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | chT-NOR |
| Jan 1995 | Frode Elsness | Ivar Bern | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-NOR |
| Jan 1994 | Ivar Bern | Frode Elsness | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | ch-NOR |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Ivar Bern and Frode Elsness?
In 10 recorded games, Ivar Bern has 0 wins, Frode Elsness has 3 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Ivar Bern and Frode Elsness played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1994 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Ivar Bern and Frode Elsness play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Dutch Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.