Helgi Olafsson vs Helgi Ass Gretarsson
GM Helgi Olafsson (2447) · GM Helgi Ass Gretarsson (2420)
Helgi Olafsson and Helgi Ass Gretarsson have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1991 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Olafsson leads 4 wins to 2, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 33 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Olafsson | Draws | Gretarsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olafsson with White | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Gretarsson with White | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Olafsson | Draws | Gretarsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Olafsson | Draws | Gretarsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Helgi Olafsson | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Green Diamond Invitational 2026 | Main Event |
| Aug 1999 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Helgi Olafsson | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | VISA Nordic GP Final |
| Oct 1997 | Helgi Olafsson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Hellir Open |
| Jan 1997 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Reykjavik-A Blindfold |
| Jan 1996 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1996 | Helgi Olafsson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14th Liechtenstein Open |
| Jan 1995 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Helgi Olafsson | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Reykjavik Olafsson |
| Jan 1994 | Helgi Olafsson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Kopavogur |
| Jan 1994 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Helgi Olafsson | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Reykjavik Open |
| Jan 1993 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Helgi Olafsson | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1991 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Helgi Olafsson | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-ISL |
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What is the head-to-head score between Helgi Olafsson and Helgi Ass Gretarsson?
In 11 recorded games, Helgi Olafsson has 4 wins, Helgi Ass Gretarsson has 2 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Helgi Olafsson and Helgi Ass Gretarsson played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 1991 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Helgi Olafsson and Helgi Ass Gretarsson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.