Bjorn Thorfinnsson vs Gudmundur Kjartansson
IM Bjorn Thorfinnsson (2347) · GM Gudmundur Kjartansson (2395)
Bjorn Thorfinnsson and Gudmundur Kjartansson have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2007 and the most recent in May 2026. Thorfinnsson leads 7 wins to 4, with 5 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening: Spassky Variation (1 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Thorfinnsson | Draws | Kjartansson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorfinnsson with White | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Kjartansson with White | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Thorfinnsson | Draws | Kjartansson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Thorfinnsson | Draws | Kjartansson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-ISL 2026 |
| Apr 2021 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-ISL |
| Aug 2020 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | ch-ISL |
| May 2019 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Akureyri Icelandic Open |
| May 2017 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 0-1 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | ch-ISL |
| Apr 2017 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 1-0 | English Opening | Reykjavik Open |
| Jun 2016 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-ISL |
| May 2015 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez | ch-ISL |
| Jun 2013 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | ch-ISL Open |
| Apr 2012 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | ch-ISL |
| Jan 2012 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-Reykjavik |
| Mar 2011 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | Reykjavik Open |
| Mar 2010 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | chT-ISL 0910 |
| Aug 2008 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-ISL |
| Jun 2008 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Bodsmot |
| Apr 2007 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Reykjavik GM |
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What is the head-to-head score between Bjorn Thorfinnsson and Gudmundur Kjartansson?
In 16 recorded games, Bjorn Thorfinnsson has 7 wins, Gudmundur Kjartansson has 4 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Bjorn Thorfinnsson and Gudmundur Kjartansson played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Apr 2007 to May 2026.
What openings do Bjorn Thorfinnsson and Gudmundur Kjartansson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening: Spassky Variation (1 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.