Jon Viktor Gunnarsson vs Bjorn Thorfinnsson
IM Jon Viktor Gunnarsson (2414) · IM Bjorn Thorfinnsson (2347)
Jon Viktor Gunnarsson and Bjorn Thorfinnsson have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1995 and the most recent in Jun 2016. Gunnarsson leads 6 wins to 2, with 7 draws (53% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game (4 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gunnarsson | Draws | Thorfinnsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnarsson with White | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Thorfinnsson with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gunnarsson | Draws | Thorfinnsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gunnarsson | Draws | Thorfinnsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | Italian Game | ch-ISL |
| Sep 2009 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Bolungarvik Open |
| Jul 2009 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Quebec Open |
| Dec 2008 | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Reggio Emilia-B 51st |
| Sep 2008 | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | ch-ISL |
| Apr 2007 | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | Scotch Game | Reykjavik GM |
| Aug 2005 | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | ch-ISL |
| Aug 2003 | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | ch-ISL |
| Aug 2002 | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | ch-ISL |
| Mar 2002 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | Reykjavik Open |
| Sep 2001 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | ch-ISL |
| Sep 1999 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | ch-ISL |
| Mar 1999 | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | Italian Game | chT-ISL 9899 |
| Oct 1997 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Hellir Open |
| Jan 1995 | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 23rd World Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Jon Viktor Gunnarsson and Bjorn Thorfinnsson?
In 15 recorded games, Jon Viktor Gunnarsson has 6 wins, Bjorn Thorfinnsson has 2 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Jon Viktor Gunnarsson and Bjorn Thorfinnsson played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jan 1995 to Jun 2016.
What openings do Jon Viktor Gunnarsson and Bjorn Thorfinnsson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game (4 games), followed by the Italian Game: Classical Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.