Idunn Helgadottir vs Benedikt Thorisson
Idunn Helgadottir (19, WCM, ISL) and Benedikt Thorisson (20, ISL) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 26 rapid/blitz games. Thorisson leads the classical series 4–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1842 and 2019, the Elo model gives Thorisson a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1842 vs 2019 (Δ -177)
With Idunn Helgadottir as white
22% Idunn16% draw61% Benedikt
With Benedikt Thorisson as white
16% Idunn14% draw70% Benedikt
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Idunn Helgadottir | Benedikt Thorisson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1842 | 2019 |
| Peak rating | 1916 · Jun 2024 | 2106 · Dec 2024 |
| Peak age | 17 | 18 |
| World rank now | #63,638 | #24,655 |
| World rank peak | #41,737 | #14,228 |
| Federation rank now | #201 | #100 |
| Games (career, STD) | 583 | 761 |
| Months active | 103 | 121 |
| % white wins | 42% | 49% |
| % black wins | 42% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1861 | 1946 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 224 | 155 |
Best Win
Idunn Helgadottir
Benedikt Thorisson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (32)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Idunn Helgadottir
Benedikt Thorisson