Simen Agdestein vs Jon Ludvig Hammer
GM Simen Agdestein (2525) · GM Jon Ludvig Hammer (2574)
Simen Agdestein and Jon Ludvig Hammer have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2005 and the most recent in Jul 2025. Agdestein leads 5 wins to 4, with 9 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Agdestein | Draws | Hammer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agdestein with White | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| Hammer with White | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Agdestein | Draws | Hammer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 5 | 8 | 3 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Agdestein | Draws | Hammer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C11 | French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Simen Agdestein | J Hammer | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | ch-NOR |
| Jul 2022 | Simen Agdestein | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-NOR |
| Jul 2021 | Simen Agdestein | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | ch-NOR |
| Jul 2018 | Simen Agdestein | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Helsingor Xtracon Open |
| Jul 2018 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | Simen Agdestein | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-NOR |
| Jan 2018 | Simen Agdestein | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | ch-NOR rapid |
| Jul 2017 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | Simen Agdestein | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-NOR |
| May 2015 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | Simen Agdestein | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | Oslo Scandinavian Masters rapid |
| May 2015 | Simen Agdestein | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 0-1 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Oslo Scandinavian Masters |
| Apr 2014 | Simen Agdestein | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Oslo Qualifier Match |
| Apr 2014 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | Simen Agdestein | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Oslo Qualifier Match |
| Apr 2014 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | Simen Agdestein | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Oslo Qualifier Match |
| Apr 2014 | Simen Agdestein | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Oslo Qualifier Match |
| Apr 2014 | Simen Agdestein | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Oslo Qualifier Match |
| Mar 2013 | Simen Agdestein | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Fagernes Norsk Open |
| Jul 2012 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | Simen Agdestein | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | ch-NOR |
| Jul 2009 | Simen Agdestein | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | ch-NOR |
| Jul 2005 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | Simen Agdestein | 0-1 | French Defense | ch-NOR |
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What is the head-to-head score between Simen Agdestein and Jon Ludvig Hammer?
In 18 recorded games, Simen Agdestein has 5 wins, Jon Ludvig Hammer has 4 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Simen Agdestein and Jon Ludvig Hammer played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Jul 2005 to Jul 2025.
What openings do Simen Agdestein and Jon Ludvig Hammer play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.