Bragi Thorfinnsson vs Gudmundur Kjartansson
GM Bragi Thorfinnsson (2370) · GM Gudmundur Kjartansson (2395)
Bragi Thorfinnsson and Gudmundur Kjartansson have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2000 and the most recent in May 2023. Thorfinnsson leads 7 wins to 10 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (81% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Thorfinnsson | Draws | Kjartansson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorfinnsson with White | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Kjartansson with White | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Thorfinnsson | Draws | Kjartansson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Thorfinnsson | Draws | Kjartansson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A50 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | ch-ISL |
| Apr 2022 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-ISL |
| Apr 2021 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-ISL |
| Dec 2020 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | ch-ISL Blitz |
| Sep 2020 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Reykjavik Haustmot A |
| Aug 2020 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | ch-ISL |
| Nov 2019 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | Selfoss Open |
| Jun 2016 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-ISL |
| May 2015 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 0-1 | Budapest Defense | ch-ISL |
| May 2014 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 0-1 | Latvian Gambit: Clam Gambit | ch-ISL |
| Oct 2013 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | English Opening | Reykjavik |
| Jun 2013 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 0-1 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | ch-ISL Open |
| Mar 2013 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | chT-ISL 1213 |
| Apr 2012 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-ISL |
| Jan 2012 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-Reykjavik |
| Apr 2011 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-ISL |
| Sep 2009 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 0-1 | English Opening | ch-ISL |
| Aug 2008 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-ISL |
| Sep 2007 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Reykjavik CC Inv |
| Apr 2007 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Reykjavik GM |
| Apr 2000 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 0-1 | Sicilian | 19th Reykjavik Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Bragi Thorfinnsson and Gudmundur Kjartansson?
In 21 recorded games, Bragi Thorfinnsson has 7 wins, Gudmundur Kjartansson has 10 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Bragi Thorfinnsson and Gudmundur Kjartansson played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from Apr 2000 to May 2023.
What openings do Bragi Thorfinnsson and Gudmundur Kjartansson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.