Helgi Olafsson vs Throstur Thorhallsson
GM Helgi Olafsson (2447) · GM Throstur Thorhallsson (2387)
Helgi Olafsson and Throstur Thorhallsson have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1987 and the most recent in Mar 2014. Olafsson leads 7 wins to 1, with 7 draws (53% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Olafsson | Draws | Thorhallsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olafsson with White | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Thorhallsson with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Olafsson | Draws | Thorhallsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Olafsson | Draws | Thorhallsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B14 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Helgi Olafsson | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | chT-ISL 1314 |
| Mar 2013 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-ISL 1213 |
| Mar 1998 | Helgi Olafsson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | VISA GP |
| Jan 1996 | Helgi Olafsson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Reykjavik Open |
| Jan 1996 | Helgi Olafsson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1995 | Helgi Olafsson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Reykjavik zt |
| Jan 1995 | Helgi Olafsson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Reykjavik Olafsson |
| Jan 1994 | Helgi Olafsson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Kopavogur |
| Jan 1994 | Helgi Olafsson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1994 | Helgi Olafsson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Akureyri |
| Jan 1993 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Helgi Olafsson | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1992 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Reykjavik |
| Jan 1991 | Helgi Olafsson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1989 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Reykjavik |
| Jan 1987 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Helgi Olafsson | 0-1 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | ch-ISL |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Helgi Olafsson and Throstur Thorhallsson?
In 15 recorded games, Helgi Olafsson has 7 wins, Throstur Thorhallsson has 1 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Helgi Olafsson and Throstur Thorhallsson played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jan 1987 to Mar 2014.
What openings do Helgi Olafsson and Throstur Thorhallsson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.