Simen Agdestein vs Frode Elsness
GM Simen Agdestein (2525) · IM Frode Elsness (2410)
Simen Agdestein and Frode Elsness have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2004 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Agdestein leads 4 wins to 3, with 4 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Agdestein | Draws | Elsness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agdestein with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Elsness with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Agdestein | Draws | Elsness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Agdestein | Draws | Elsness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B13 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Frode Elsness | Simen Agdestein | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | TCh-NOR Elite 2025-26 |
| Jul 2022 | Frode Elsness | Simen Agdestein | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-NOR |
| Jul 2021 | Frode Elsness | Simen Agdestein | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | ch-NOR |
| Oct 2020 | Frode Elsness | Simen Agdestein | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Fagernes Open |
| Jul 2017 | Simen Agdestein | Frode Elsness | 1/2-1/2 | London System | ch-NOR |
| Mar 2013 | Simen Agdestein | Frode Elsness | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Fagernes Norsk Open |
| Jul 2012 | Frode Elsness | Simen Agdestein | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-NOR |
| Jul 2009 | Frode Elsness | Simen Agdestein | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | ch-NOR |
| Jul 2006 | Frode Elsness | Simen Agdestein | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | ch-NOR |
| Jul 2005 | Simen Agdestein | Frode Elsness | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-NOR |
| Jul 2004 | Simen Agdestein | Frode Elsness | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-NOR |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Simen Agdestein and Frode Elsness?
In 11 recorded games, Simen Agdestein has 4 wins, Frode Elsness has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Simen Agdestein and Frode Elsness played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jul 2004 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Simen Agdestein and Frode Elsness play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.