Helgi Olafsson vs Gudmundur Kjartansson
Helgi Olafsson (70, GM, ISL) and Gudmundur Kjartansson (38, GM, ISL) have met 1 time in classical OTB plus 14 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2439 and 2399, the Elo model gives Olafsson a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2439 vs 2399 (Δ +40)
With Helgi Olafsson as white
49% Helgi24% draw27% Gudmundur
With Gudmundur Kjartansson as white
36% Helgi29% draw35% Gudmundur
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Helgi Olafsson | Gudmundur Kjartansson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2439 | 2399-8 |
| Peak rating | 2555 · Apr 2014 | 2503 · Apr 2021 |
| Peak age | 58 | 33 |
| World rank now | #1,140 | #1,699 |
| World rank peak | #389 | #754 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 207 | 1,981 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 57% | 56% |
| % black wins | 53% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2416 | 2364 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 28 | 86 |
Best Win
Helgi Olafsson
Gudmundur Kjartansson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Helgi Olafsson
Gudmundur Kjartansson