Helgi Ass Gretarsson vs Arnar Gunnarsson
Helgi Ass Gretarsson (49, GM, ISL) and Arnar Gunnarsson (48, IM, ISL) have never met in classical OTB, but played 30 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 61 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2420 and 2409, the Elo model gives Gretarsson a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2420 vs 2409 (Δ +11)
With Helgi Ass Gretarsson as white
44% Helgi26% draw30% Arnar
With Arnar Gunnarsson as white
33% Helgi27% draw40% Arnar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Arnar Gunnarsson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2420 | 2409 |
| Peak rating | 2548 · Jan 2001 | 2448 · Nov 2009 |
| Peak age | 24 | 31 |
| World rank now | #1,358 | #1,591 |
| World rank peak | #231 | #1,119 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #11 |
| Games (career, STD) | 413 | 91 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 66% | 68% |
| % black wins | 60% | 62% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2414 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 133 | 22 |
Best Win
Helgi Ass Gretarsson
Arnar Gunnarsson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (30)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Helgi Ass Gretarsson
Arnar Gunnarsson