Helgi Olafsson vs Bjorn Thorfinnsson
Helgi Olafsson (70, GM, ISL) and Bjorn Thorfinnsson (47, IM, ISL) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 17 rapid/blitz games. Olafsson leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2439 and 2356, the Elo model gives Olafsson a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2439 vs 2356 (Δ +83)
With Helgi Olafsson as white
56% Helgi22% draw23% Bjorn
With Bjorn Thorfinnsson as white
44% Helgi26% draw30% Bjorn
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Helgi Olafsson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2439 | 2356+1 |
| Peak rating | 2555 · Apr 2014 | 2422 · Jul 2008 |
| Peak age | 58 | 29 |
| World rank now | #1,140 | #2,563 |
| World rank peak | #389 | #1,683 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #15 |
| Games (career, STD) | 207 | 994 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 57% | 60% |
| % black wins | 53% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2416 | 2287 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 28 | 240 |
Best Win
Helgi Olafsson
Bjorn Thorfinnsson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Helgi Olafsson
Bjorn Thorfinnsson