Helgi Olafsson vs Jon L Arnason
GM Helgi Olafsson (2447) · GM Jon L Arnason (2400)
Helgi Olafsson and Jon L Arnason have played 28 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 1978 and the most recent in Oct 2016. Olafsson leads 3 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 19 draws (32% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games). The average game between them lasted 24 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Olafsson | Draws | Arnason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olafsson with White | 15 | 1 | 9 | 5 |
| Arnason with White | 13 | 2 | 10 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Olafsson | Draws | Arnason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 28 | 3 | 19 | 6 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Olafsson | Draws | Arnason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Helgi Olafsson | Jon L Arnason | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-ISL 1617 |
| Oct 2013 | Helgi Olafsson | Jon L Arnason | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-ISL 1314 |
| Nov 2004 | Jon L Arnason | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | chT-ISL 0405 |
| Mar 1996 | Helgi Olafsson | Jon Loftur Arnason | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Deildakeppni 9596 |
| Jan 1995 | Helgi Olafsson | Jon Loftur Arnason | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Reykjavik Olafsson |
| Jan 1994 | Helgi Olafsson | Jon Loftur Arnason | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Kopavogur |
| Jan 1993 | Jon Loftur Arnason | Helgi Olafsson | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | St Martin Open |
| Jan 1992 | Helgi Olafsson | Jon Loftur Arnason | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Nordic zt |
| Jan 1992 | Jon Loftur Arnason | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Reykjavik |
| Jan 1991 | Jon Loftur Arnason | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1990 | Helgi Olafsson | Jon Loftur Arnason | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Reykjavik Open |
| Jan 1989 | Helgi Olafsson | Jon Loftur Arnason | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Espoo zt |
| Jan 1989 | Helgi Olafsson | Jon Loftur Arnason | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Reykjavik |
| Jan 1988 | Jon Loftur Arnason | Helgi Olafsson | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Reykjavik Open |
| Jan 1988 | Helgi Olafsson | Jon Loftur Arnason | 0-1 | English Opening | Akureyri |
| Jan 1988 | Jon Loftur Arnason | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Sochi Chigorin Memorial |
| Jan 1987 | Jon Loftur Arnason | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Reykjavik |
| Jan 1987 | Jon Loftur Arnason | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-Nordic |
| Feb 1985 | Jon Loftur Arnason | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Reykjavik ICF Diamond Jubilee |
| Jan 1985 | Jon Loftur Arnason | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Vestmannaeyjum |
| Feb 1984 | Jon Loftur Arnason | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Reykjavik Open |
| Jan 1984 | Jon Loftur Arnason | Helgi Olafsson | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Reykjavik |
| Jan 1984 | Helgi Olafsson | Jon Loftur Arnason | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Grindavik |
| Jan 1982 | Helgi Olafsson | Jon Loftur Arnason | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Zonal Randers Preliminaries A |
| Jan 1982 | Helgi Olafsson | Jon Loftur Arnason | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Gausdal Int |
| Jan 1981 | Helgi Olafsson | Jon Loftur Arnason | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-ISL67 |
| Mar 1980 | Helgi Olafsson | Jon Loftur Arnason | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Reykjavik International-09 |
| Feb 1978 | Jon Loftur Arnason | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | Reykjavik International-08 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Helgi Olafsson and Jon L Arnason?
In 28 recorded games, Helgi Olafsson has 3 wins, Jon L Arnason has 6 wins, and they have drawn 19 times.
How many times have Helgi Olafsson and Jon L Arnason played each other?
Our database records 28 games between them, from Feb 1978 to Oct 2016.
What openings do Helgi Olafsson and Jon L Arnason play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.