Guðmundur Kjartansson Explained

Guðmundur Kjartansson is an Icelandic chess grandmaster.

Chess career

In August 2020, he won the Icelandic Chess Championship for the third time after managing to hold Hjörvar Steinn Grétarsson to a draw in the final round (whereas the other tournament leader Helgi Grétarsson lost his game).^{[2] [3] [4]}

In May 2021, he finished third in the national championship, behind winner Hjörvar Steinn Grétarsson and runner-up Jóhann Hjartarson.^[5]

In May 2023, he tied with Vignir Vatnar Stefansson and Hannes Stefánsson in the national championship. The trio played against each other in blitz tiebreaks, and Guðmundur ultimately lost to Vignir Vatnar Stefánsson.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: FIDE Title Application (GM).
2. Web site: Gudmundur Kjartansson wins Icelandic Championship. September 5, 2020. Andre. Schulz.
3. Web site: Icelandic Championship: Kjartansson takes his third title. August 31, 2020.
4. Web site: GUDMUNDUR KJARTANSSON WINS ICELANDIC CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2020. September 1, 2020.
5. Web site: Hjörvar Steinn Grétarsson wins Icelandic Championship. May 5, 2021. Carlos. Colodro.
6. Web site: Icelandic Championship: Vignir Vatnar Stefánsson wins maiden title. May 26, 2023.