David Kjartansson vs Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson
David Kjartansson (44, IM, ISL) and Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson (33, GM, ISL) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Gretarsson leads with 9 wins to 3, with 2 draws — a 14% draw rate. Their last meeting at Reykjavik Championship 2022 saw Gretarsson prevail. With current classical ratings of 2251 and 2494, the Elo model gives Gretarsson a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2251 vs 2494 (Δ -243)
With David Kjartansson as white
15% David17% draw68% Hjorvar
With Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson as white
10% David14% draw76% Hjorvar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| David Kjartansson | Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2251 | 2494 |
| Peak rating | 2409 · Nov 2017 | 2603 · Jun 2021 |
| Peak age | 35 | 28 |
| World rank now | #5,792 | #631 |
| World rank peak | #2,010 | #221 |
| Federation rank now | #30 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 613 | 1,114 |
| Months active | 217 | 199 |
| % white wins | 63% | 65% |
| % black wins | 59% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2177 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 38 | 0 |
Best Win
David Kjartansson
Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
David Kjartansson
Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson