Helgi Olafsson vs Jon L Arnason
Helgi Olafsson (70, GM, ISL) and Jon L Arnason (66, GM, ISL) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2439 and 2407, the Elo model gives Olafsson a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2439 vs 2407 (Δ +32)
With Helgi Olafsson as white
47% Helgi25% draw28% Jon
With Jon L Arnason as white
35% Helgi29% draw36% Jon
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Helgi Olafsson | Jon L Arnason | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2439 | 2407 |
| Peak rating | 2555 · Apr 2014 | 2528 · Jan 2001 |
| Peak age | 58 | 41 |
| World rank now | #1,140 | #1,549 |
| World rank peak | #389 | #328 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #9 |
| Games (career, STD) | 207 | 167 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 57% | 49% |
| % black wins | 53% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2416 | 2392 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 28 | 9 |
Best Win
Helgi Olafsson
Jon L Arnason
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Helgi Olafsson
Jon L Arnason