Helgi Ass Gretarsson vs Bjorn Thorfinnsson
Helgi Ass Gretarsson (49, GM, ISL) and Bjorn Thorfinnsson (47, IM, ISL) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 32 rapid/blitz games. Gretarsson leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2420 and 2356, the Elo model gives Gretarsson a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2420 vs 2356 (Δ +64)
With Helgi Ass Gretarsson as white
53% Helgi23% draw25% Bjorn
With Bjorn Thorfinnsson as white
41% Helgi27% draw32% Bjorn
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2420 | 2356+1 |
| Peak rating | 2548 · Jan 2001 | 2422 · Jul 2008 |
| Peak age | 24 | 29 |
| World rank now | #1,358 | #2,563 |
| World rank peak | #231 | #1,683 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #15 |
| Games (career, STD) | 413 | 994 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 66% | 60% |
| % black wins | 60% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2414 | 2287 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 133 | 240 |
Best Win
Helgi Ass Gretarsson
Bjorn Thorfinnsson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (36)
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
Bjorn Thorfinnsson