Karl Thorsteins vs Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson
Karl Thorsteins (62, IM, ISL) and Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson (33, GM, ISL) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Gretarsson leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2404 and 2494, the Elo model gives Gretarsson a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2404 vs 2494 (Δ -90)
With Karl Thorsteins as white
29% Karl26% draw45% Hjorvar
With Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson as white
22% Karl22% draw56% Hjorvar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Karl Thorsteins | Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2404 | 2494 |
| Peak rating | 2489 · Jul 2003 | 2603 · Jun 2021 |
| Peak age | 39 | 28 |
| World rank now | #1,822 | #631 |
| World rank peak | #627 | #221 |
| Federation rank now | #14 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 78 | 1,114 |
| Months active | 216 | 199 |
| % white wins | 51% | 65% |
| % black wins | 36% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2406 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 8 | 0 |
Best Win
Karl Thorsteins
Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Karl Thorsteins
Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson