Helgi Olafsson vs Karl Thorsteins
GM Helgi Olafsson (2447) · IM Karl Thorsteins (2407)
Helgi Olafsson and Karl Thorsteins have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1981 and the most recent in Jan 1992. Olafsson leads 3 wins to 1, with 8 draws (33% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Olafsson | Draws | Thorsteins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olafsson with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Thorsteins with White | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Olafsson | Draws | Thorsteins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Olafsson | Draws | Thorsteins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E56 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Helgi Olafsson | Karl Thorsteins | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Reykjavik |
| Jan 1991 | Karl Thorsteins | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-ISL playoff |
| Jan 1991 | Helgi Olafsson | Karl Thorsteins | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | ch-ISL playoff |
| Jan 1991 | Karl Thorsteins | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1989 | Karl Thorsteins | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Reykjavik |
| Jan 1988 | Karl Thorsteins | Helgi Olafsson | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Reykjavik Open |
| Jan 1988 | Helgi Olafsson | Karl Thorsteins | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Akureyri |
| Jan 1987 | Helgi Olafsson | Karl Thorsteins | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1986 | Karl Thorsteins | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Reykjavik Open |
| Feb 1985 | Karl Thorsteins | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Reykjavik ICF Diamond Jubilee |
| Jan 1985 | Helgi Olafsson | Karl Thorsteins | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Vestmannaeyjum |
| Jan 1981 | Karl Thorsteins | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | ch-ISL67 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Helgi Olafsson and Karl Thorsteins?
In 12 recorded games, Helgi Olafsson has 3 wins, Karl Thorsteins has 1 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Helgi Olafsson and Karl Thorsteins played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 1981 to Jan 1992.
What openings do Helgi Olafsson and Karl Thorsteins play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Queen's Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.