Askell O Karason vs Jon Kristinn Thorgeirsson
Askell O Karason (73, IM, ISL) and Jon Kristinn Thorgeirsson (27, FM, ISL) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 20 rapid/blitz games. Karason leads the classical series 1–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2128 and 2271, the Elo model gives Thorgeirsson a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2128 vs 2271 (Δ -143)
With Askell O Karason as white
25% Askell20% draw55% Jon
With Jon Kristinn Thorgeirsson as white
18% Askell17% draw65% Jon
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Askell O Karason | Jon Kristinn Thorgeirsson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2128 | 2271 |
| Peak rating | 2324 · Apr 2015 | 2330 · Mar 2019 |
| Peak age | 62 | 20 |
| World rank now | #12,937 | #5,039 |
| World rank peak | #4,064 | #3,917 |
| Federation rank now | #62 | #27 |
| Games (career, STD) | 423 | 495 |
| Months active | 218 | 181 |
| % white wins | 61% | 63% |
| % black wins | 58% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2078 | 2255 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 205 | 58 |
Best Win
Askell O Karason
Jon Kristinn Thorgeirsson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (23)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Askell O Karason
Jon Kristinn Thorgeirsson