Bragi Thorfinnsson vs David Kjartansson
GM Bragi Thorfinnsson (2370) · IM David Kjartansson (2251)
Bragi Thorfinnsson and David Kjartansson have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 1998 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Thorfinnsson leads 7 wins to 1, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Thorfinnsson | Draws | Kjartansson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorfinnsson with White | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Kjartansson with White | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Thorfinnsson | Draws | Kjartansson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Thorfinnsson | Draws | Kjartansson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | David Kjartansson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | TCh-ISL Kvika 2025-26 |
| Dec 2020 | David Kjartansson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | ch-ISL Blitz |
| Oct 2020 | David Kjartansson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Reykjavik Haustmot A |
| Mar 2017 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | David Kjartansson | 1/2-1/2 | London System | chT-ISL 1617 |
| Jun 2016 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | David Kjartansson | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | ch-ISL |
| Apr 2012 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | David Kjartansson | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | ch-ISL |
| Sep 2009 | David Kjartansson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | chT-ISL 0910 |
| Sep 2007 | David Kjartansson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 0-1 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | ch-ISL |
| Oct 2001 | David Kjartansson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Jonsson Memorial Open |
| Sep 1999 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | David Kjartansson | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | ch-ISL |
| Nov 1998 | David Kjartansson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 0-1 | Réti Opening | ch-ISL |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Bragi Thorfinnsson and David Kjartansson?
In 11 recorded games, Bragi Thorfinnsson has 7 wins, David Kjartansson has 1 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Bragi Thorfinnsson and David Kjartansson played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Nov 1998 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Bragi Thorfinnsson and David Kjartansson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the Dutch Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.