Simen Agdestein vs Helgi Olafsson
GM Simen Agdestein (2525) · GM Helgi Olafsson (2447)
Simen Agdestein and Helgi Olafsson have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1985 and the most recent in Sep 2000. Agdestein leads 4 wins to 1, with 5 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Horwitz Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Agdestein | Draws | Olafsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agdestein with White | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Olafsson with White | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Agdestein | Draws | Olafsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Agdestein | Draws | Olafsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D49 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2000 | Helgi Olafsson | Simen Agdestein | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Reykjavik zt 1.3 |
| Sep 2000 | Simen Agdestein | Helgi Olafsson | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Reykjavik zt 1.3 |
| Aug 1999 | Helgi Olafsson | Simen Agdestein | 0-1 | Slav Defense | VISA Nordic GP Final |
| Jan 1992 | Helgi Olafsson | Simen Agdestein | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | Nordic zt |
| Jan 1989 | Helgi Olafsson | Simen Agdestein | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | Espoo zt |
| Jan 1987 | Helgi Olafsson | Simen Agdestein | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | Reykjavik |
| Nov 1985 | Helgi Olafsson | Simen Agdestein | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-NOR playoff-1pl |
| Nov 1985 | Simen Agdestein | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-NOR playoff-1pl |
| Jul 1985 | Simen Agdestein | Helgi Olafsson | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-Nordic |
| Jan 1985 | Simen Agdestein | Helgi Olafsson | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Zonal Gausdal |
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What is the head-to-head score between Simen Agdestein and Helgi Olafsson?
In 10 recorded games, Simen Agdestein has 4 wins, Helgi Olafsson has 1 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Simen Agdestein and Helgi Olafsson played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1985 to Sep 2000.
What openings do Simen Agdestein and Helgi Olafsson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Horwitz Defense (1 games), followed by the Horwitz Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.