Helgi Olafsson vs Throstur Thorhallsson
Helgi Olafsson (70, GM, ISL) and Throstur Thorhallsson (57, GM, ISL) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 14 rapid/blitz games. Olafsson leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2439 and 2392, the Elo model gives Olafsson a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2439 vs 2392 (Δ +47)
With Helgi Olafsson as white
50% Helgi24% draw27% Throstur
With Throstur Thorhallsson as white
38% Helgi28% draw34% Throstur
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Helgi Olafsson | Throstur Thorhallsson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2439 | 2392 |
| Peak rating | 2555 · Apr 2014 | 2469 · Oct 2006 |
| Peak age | 58 | 37 |
| World rank now | #1,140 | #1,815 |
| World rank peak | #389 | #854 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #11 |
| Games (career, STD) | 207 | 678 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 57% | 53% |
| % black wins | 53% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2416 | 2389 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 28 | 63 |
Best Win
Helgi Olafsson
Throstur Thorhallsson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Helgi Olafsson
Throstur Thorhallsson