Gudmundur Kjartansson vs Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson
Gudmundur Kjartansson (38, GM, ISL) and Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson (33, GM, ISL) have met 29 times in classical OTB. Gretarsson leads with 9 wins to 8, with 12 draws — a 41% draw rate. Their last meeting at Icelandic Chess Championship 2024 drew. With current classical ratings of 2399 and 2494, the Elo model gives Gretarsson a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2399 vs 2494 (Δ -95)
With Gudmundur Kjartansson as white
29% Gudmundur25% draw46% Hjorvar
With Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson as white
21% Gudmundur21% draw57% Hjorvar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gudmundur Kjartansson | Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2399-8 | 2494 |
| Peak rating | 2503 · Apr 2021 | 2603 · Jun 2021 |
| Peak age | 33 | 28 |
| World rank now | #1,699 | #631 |
| World rank peak | #754 | #221 |
| Federation rank now | #10 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,981 | 1,114 |
| Months active | 217 | 199 |
| % white wins | 56% | 65% |
| % black wins | 48% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2364 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 86 | 0 |
Best Win
Gudmundur Kjartansson
Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (48)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gudmundur Kjartansson
Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson