Margeir Petursson vs Karl Thorsteins
GM Margeir Petursson (2386) · IM Karl Thorsteins (2407)
Margeir Petursson and Karl Thorsteins have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1985 and the most recent in Jan 1992. Petursson leads 7 wins to 5, with 3 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Petursson | Draws | Thorsteins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petursson with White | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Thorsteins with White | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Petursson | Draws | Thorsteins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Blitz | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Petursson | Draws | Thorsteins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Margeir Petursson | Karl Thorsteins | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Reykjavik |
| Jan 1991 | Margeir Petursson | Karl Thorsteins | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1991 | Margeir Petursson | Karl Thorsteins | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-ISL playoff |
| Jan 1991 | Karl Thorsteins | Margeir Petursson | 1-0 | English Opening | ch-ISL playoff |
| Jan 1990 | Margeir Petursson | Karl Thorsteins | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Reykjavik Open |
| Jan 1989 | Margeir Petursson | Karl Thorsteins | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Reykjavik |
| Jan 1988 | Karl Thorsteins | Margeir Petursson | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Akureyri |
| Jan 1988 | Margeir Petursson | Karl Thorsteins | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1988 | Margeir Petursson | Karl Thorsteins | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Saint John Open 2 |
| Jan 1987 | Karl Thorsteins | Margeir Petursson | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1986 | Margeir Petursson | Karl Thorsteins | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1986 | Karl Thorsteins | Margeir Petursson | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Reykjavik Open |
| Jan 1986 | Margeir Petursson | Karl Thorsteins | 1-0 | Indian Defense | New York Open |
| Feb 1985 | Margeir Petursson | Karl Thorsteins | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Reykjavik ICF Diamond Jubilee |
| Jan 1985 | Karl Thorsteins | Margeir Petursson | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Borgarnes |
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What is the head-to-head score between Margeir Petursson and Karl Thorsteins?
In 15 recorded games, Margeir Petursson has 7 wins, Karl Thorsteins has 5 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Margeir Petursson and Karl Thorsteins played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jan 1985 to Jan 1992.
What openings do Margeir Petursson and Karl Thorsteins play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.