Curt Hansen vs Helgi Olafsson
GM Curt Hansen (2590) · GM Helgi Olafsson (2447)
Curt Hansen and Helgi Olafsson have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1985 and the most recent in Sep 2003. Hansen leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Hansen | Draws | Olafsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hansen with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Olafsson with White | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Hansen | Draws | Olafsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Hansen | Draws | Olafsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D41 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A73 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2003 | Helgi Olafsson | Curt Hansen | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-Nordic |
| Jan 1995 | Helgi Olafsson | Curt Hansen | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Reykjavik zt |
| Jan 1991 | Helgi Olafsson | Curt Hansen | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Hoogovens |
| Jan 1989 | Curt Hansen | Helgi Olafsson | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Espoo zt |
| Jan 1988 | Curt Hansen | Helgi Olafsson | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Dortmund-A |
| Jan 1987 | Curt Hansen | Helgi Olafsson | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-Nordic |
| Jul 1985 | Helgi Olafsson | Curt Hansen | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-Nordic |
| Jul 1985 | Curt Hansen | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Esbjerg North Sea Cup 2009 |
| Feb 1985 | Curt Hansen | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Reykjavik ICF Diamond Jubilee |
| Jan 1985 | Helgi Olafsson | Curt Hansen | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Bronshoj Jubilee |
| Jan 1985 | Helgi Olafsson | Curt Hansen | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Zonal Gausdal |
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What is the head-to-head score between Curt Hansen and Helgi Olafsson?
In 11 recorded games, Curt Hansen has 3 wins, Helgi Olafsson has 4 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Curt Hansen and Helgi Olafsson played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 1985 to Sep 2003.
What openings do Curt Hansen and Helgi Olafsson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (4 games), followed by the Queen's Gambit Declined (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.