Throstur Thorhallsson vs Bjorn Thorfinnsson
GM Throstur Thorhallsson (2387) · IM Bjorn Thorfinnsson (2347)
Throstur Thorhallsson and Bjorn Thorfinnsson have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 1999 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Thorhallsson leads 5 wins to 3, with 7 draws (53% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Scotch Game (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Thorhallsson | Draws | Thorfinnsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorhallsson with White | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| Thorfinnsson with White | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Thorhallsson | Draws | Thorfinnsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Thorhallsson | Draws | Thorfinnsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | TCh-ISL Kvika 2025-26 |
| Mar 2025 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | Godinn Chess Club Open |
| May 2021 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 1-0 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | chT1-ISL 1920 |
| Aug 2020 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-ISL |
| Apr 2012 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | ch-ISL |
| Apr 2010 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-ISL |
| Sep 2008 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | ch-ISL |
| Oct 2007 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 0-1 | Scotch Game | ch-ISL rapid |
| Oct 2007 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | ch-ISL rapid |
| Mar 2006 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 22nd Reykjavik Open |
| Sep 2003 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-ISL |
| Oct 2001 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Jonsson Memorial Open |
| Sep 2001 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | ch-ISL |
| Jan 2000 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 0-1 | Torre Attack | Reykjavik City-ch |
| Sep 1999 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-ISL |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Throstur Thorhallsson and Bjorn Thorfinnsson?
In 15 recorded games, Throstur Thorhallsson has 5 wins, Bjorn Thorfinnsson has 3 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Throstur Thorhallsson and Bjorn Thorfinnsson played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Sep 1999 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Throstur Thorhallsson and Bjorn Thorfinnsson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Scotch Game (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.