Helgi Ass Gretarsson vs Bragi Thorfinnsson
GM Helgi Ass Gretarsson (2420) · GM Bragi Thorfinnsson (2370)
Helgi Ass Gretarsson and Bragi Thorfinnsson have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1994 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Gretarsson leads 8 wins to 5, with 4 draws (76% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gretarsson | Draws | Thorfinnsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gretarsson with White | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| Thorfinnsson with White | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gretarsson | Draws | Thorfinnsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gretarsson | Draws | Thorfinnsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Green Diamond Invitational 2026 | Main Event |
| Jan 2026 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Le Kock Mótaröðin Úrslit |
| Apr 2021 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | ch-ISL |
| Dec 2020 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 0-1 | Réti Opening | ch-ISL Blitz |
| Sep 2020 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | English Opening | Reykjavik Haustmot A |
| Aug 2020 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-ISL |
| Mar 2016 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | chT-ISL 1516 |
| May 2014 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-ISL |
| Mar 2005 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | chT-ISL 0405 |
| Apr 2004 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-ISL |
| Apr 2004 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-ISL |
| Apr 2004 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | ch-ISL |
| Apr 2004 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-ISL |
| Aug 2002 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-ISL |
| Sep 1999 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 0-1 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | ch-ISL |
| Oct 1998 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1994 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Reykjavik Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Helgi Ass Gretarsson and Bragi Thorfinnsson?
In 17 recorded games, Helgi Ass Gretarsson has 8 wins, Bragi Thorfinnsson has 5 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Helgi Ass Gretarsson and Bragi Thorfinnsson played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Jan 1994 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Helgi Ass Gretarsson and Bragi Thorfinnsson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.