Margeir Petursson vs Throstur Thorhallsson
GM Margeir Petursson (2386) · GM Throstur Thorhallsson (2387)
Margeir Petursson and Throstur Thorhallsson have played 25 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1986 and the most recent in Aug 2020. Petursson leads 11 wins to 3, with 11 draws (56% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Petursson | Draws | Thorhallsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petursson with White | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Thorhallsson with White | 15 | 5 | 9 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Petursson | Draws | Thorhallsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 25 | 11 | 11 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Petursson | Draws | Thorhallsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Margeir Petursson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | ch-ISL |
| Mar 2019 | Margeir Petursson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT1-ISL 1819 |
| Oct 2016 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Margeir Petursson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | chT-ISL 1617 |
| Sep 1998 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Margeir Petursson | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Politiken zt |
| Sep 1998 | Margeir Petursson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Politiken zt |
| Sep 1998 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Margeir Petursson | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Politiken zt |
| Sep 1998 | Margeir Petursson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Politiken zt |
| Jan 1996 | Margeir Petursson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Gausdal Eikrem Memorial |
| Jan 1996 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Margeir Petursson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Troll Masters |
| Jan 1996 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Margeir Petursson | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1995 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Margeir Petursson | 0-1 | Sicilian | Reykjavik Olafsson |
| Jan 1994 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Margeir Petursson | 0-1 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | Reykjavik Open |
| Jan 1994 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Margeir Petursson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | Valby |
| Jan 1994 | Margeir Petursson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Iceland |
| Jan 1994 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Margeir Petursson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | chT-ISL |
| Jan 1994 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Margeir Petursson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Akureyri |
| Jan 1992 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Margeir Petursson | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Reykjavik |
| Jan 1992 | Margeir Petursson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Hafnarfirdi |
| Jan 1991 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Margeir Petursson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1990 | Margeir Petursson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1990 | Margeir Petursson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Reykjavik Open |
| Jan 1989 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Margeir Petursson | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Reykjavik |
| Jan 1988 | Margeir Petursson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 0-1 | Catalan | Reykjavik Open |
| Jan 1987 | Margeir Petursson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1986 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Margeir Petursson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | ch-ISL |
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What is the head-to-head score between Margeir Petursson and Throstur Thorhallsson?
In 25 recorded games, Margeir Petursson has 11 wins, Throstur Thorhallsson has 3 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Margeir Petursson and Throstur Thorhallsson played each other?
Our database records 25 games between them, from Jan 1986 to Aug 2020.
What openings do Margeir Petursson and Throstur Thorhallsson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games), followed by the Modern Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.