Helgi Olafsson vs Margeir Petursson
GM Helgi Olafsson (2447) · GM Margeir Petursson (2386)
Helgi Olafsson and Margeir Petursson have played 30 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 1976 and the most recent in Mar 2018. Olafsson leads 3 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 19 draws (37% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 35 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Olafsson | Draws | Petursson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olafsson with White | 18 | 1 | 12 | 5 |
| Petursson with White | 12 | 2 | 7 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Olafsson | Draws | Petursson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 26 | 3 | 16 | 7 |
| Blitz | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Olafsson | Draws | Petursson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A32 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B14 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Margeir Petursson | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | chT-ISL 1718 |
| Mar 2004 | Helgi Olafsson | Margeir Petursson | 0-1 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | Reykjavik Blitz |
| Apr 2000 | Helgi Olafsson | Margeir Petursson | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Chess@iceland-A |
| Jan 1996 | Margeir Petursson | Helgi Olafsson | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Gausdal Eikrem Memorial |
| Jan 1996 | Helgi Olafsson | Margeir Petursson | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1996 | Helgi Olafsson | Margeir Petursson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Reykjavik Open |
| Jan 1995 | Helgi Olafsson | Margeir Petursson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | Reykjavik Olafsson |
| Jan 1994 | Helgi Olafsson | Margeir Petursson | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-ISL |
| Jan 1994 | Margeir Petursson | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Reykjavik Rapid |
| Jan 1994 | Helgi Olafsson | Margeir Petursson | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Akureyri |
| Jan 1993 | Helgi Olafsson | Margeir Petursson | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | St Martin Open |
| Jan 1992 | Helgi Olafsson | Margeir Petursson | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Reykjavik |
| Jan 1991 | Helgi Olafsson | Margeir Petursson | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1991 | Margeir Petursson | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-ISL playoff |
| Jan 1991 | Helgi Olafsson | Margeir Petursson | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-ISL playoff |
| Jan 1989 | Margeir Petursson | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Espoo zt |
| Jan 1989 | Helgi Olafsson | Margeir Petursson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Reykjavik |
| Jan 1988 | Margeir Petursson | Helgi Olafsson | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Reykjavik Open |
| Jan 1988 | Helgi Olafsson | Margeir Petursson | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Akureyri |
| Jan 1987 | Margeir Petursson | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Reykjavik |
| Jan 1987 | Margeir Petursson | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-Nordic |
| Jan 1987 | Helgi Olafsson | Margeir Petursson | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-ISL |
| Feb 1985 | Helgi Olafsson | Margeir Petursson | 0-1 | Sicilian: Dragon | Reykjavik ICF Diamond Jubilee |
| Jan 1985 | Margeir Petursson | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Zonal Gausdal |
| Jan 1984 | Helgi Olafsson | Margeir Petursson | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Reykjavik |
| Jan 1984 | Helgi Olafsson | Margeir Petursson | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Neskaupstad |
| Jul 1981 | Margeir Petursson | Helgi Olafsson | 0-1 | Catalan | ch-Nordic 37th |
| Feb 1980 | Margeir Petursson | Helgi Olafsson | 0-1 | English Opening | Reykjavik International-09 |
| Feb 1978 | Margeir Petursson | Helgi Olafsson | 1-0 | Catalan | Reykjavik International-08 |
| Aug 1976 | Helgi Olafsson | Margeir Petursson | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Reykjavik International-07 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Helgi Olafsson and Margeir Petursson?
In 30 recorded games, Helgi Olafsson has 3 wins, Margeir Petursson has 8 wins, and they have drawn 19 times.
How many times have Helgi Olafsson and Margeir Petursson played each other?
Our database records 30 games between them, from Aug 1976 to Mar 2018.
What openings do Helgi Olafsson and Margeir Petursson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (4 games), followed by the Bogo-Indian Defense (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.