Gunnar Erik Gudmundsson vs Benedikt Thorisson
Gunnar Erik Gudmundsson (19, ISL) and Benedikt Thorisson (20, ISL) have met 19 times in classical OTB. Gudmundsson leads with 11 wins to 1, with 7 draws — a 37% draw rate. Their last meeting at Le Kock motarodin - October 2025 saw Thorisson prevail. With current classical ratings of 2009 and 2019, the Elo model gives Thorisson a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2009 vs 2019 (Δ -10)
With Gunnar Erik Gudmundsson as white
42% Gunnar23% draw35% Benedikt
With Benedikt Thorisson as white
33% Gunnar22% draw46% Benedikt
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gunnar Erik Gudmundsson | Benedikt Thorisson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2009 | 2019+3 |
| Peak rating | 2046 · Apr 2024 | 2106 · Dec 2024 |
| Peak age | 17 | 18 |
| World rank now | #26,108 | #24,656 |
| World rank peak | #19,254 | #14,228 |
| Federation rank now | #107 | #100 |
| Games (career, STD) | 554 | 761 |
| Months active | 123 | 120 |
| % white wins | 51% | 49% |
| % black wins | 47% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1845 | 1946 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 71 | 155 |
Best Win
Gunnar Erik Gudmundsson
Benedikt Thorisson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (43)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gunnar Erik Gudmundsson
Benedikt Thorisson