Jon L Arnason vs Karl Thorsteins
GM Jon L Arnason (2400) · IM Karl Thorsteins (2407)
Jon L Arnason and Karl Thorsteins have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1981 and the most recent in Mar 2013. Arnason leads 4 wins to 2, with 7 draws (46% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 30 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Arnason | Draws | Thorsteins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnason with White | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Thorsteins with White | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Arnason | Draws | Thorsteins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Arnason | Draws | Thorsteins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B63 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D41 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Jon L Arnason | Karl Thorsteins | 1-0 | Modern Defense | chT-ISL 1213 |
| Jan 1993 | Jon Loftur Arnason | Karl Thorsteins | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | St Martin Open |
| Jan 1992 | Jon Loftur Arnason | Karl Thorsteins | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann | Reykjavik |
| Jan 1991 | Jon Loftur Arnason | Karl Thorsteins | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1989 | Jon Loftur Arnason | Karl Thorsteins | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | New York Open |
| Jan 1989 | Karl Thorsteins | Jon Loftur Arnason | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Reykjavik |
| Jan 1988 | Jon Loftur Arnason | Karl Thorsteins | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | Akureyri |
| Jan 1986 | Karl Thorsteins | Jon Loftur Arnason | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1986 | Jon Loftur Arnason | Karl Thorsteins | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Reykjavik Open |
| Feb 1985 | Karl Thorsteins | Jon Loftur Arnason | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Reykjavik ICF Diamond Jubilee |
| Jan 1985 | Jon Loftur Arnason | Karl Thorsteins | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Vestmannaeyjum |
| Feb 1984 | Jon Loftur Arnason | Karl Thorsteins | 1-0 | Sicilian | Reykjavik Open |
| Jan 1981 | Karl Thorsteins | Jon Loftur Arnason | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-ISL67 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Jon L Arnason and Karl Thorsteins?
In 13 recorded games, Jon L Arnason has 4 wins, Karl Thorsteins has 2 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Jon L Arnason and Karl Thorsteins played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jan 1981 to Mar 2013.
What openings do Jon L Arnason and Karl Thorsteins play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.