Prepare against Hannes Stefansson
GM · Iceland · World #1,349 classical · FIDE ID 2300087
Our database contains 3,197 games by Hannes Stefansson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hannes Stefansson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hannes Stefansson before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,421 | 2,602 | Nov 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,440 | 2,524 | Jun 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,445 | 2,619 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,197 | 1,425 | 1,113 | 658 | 44.6% |
| As White | 1,619 | 814 | 521 | 284 | 50.3% |
| As Black | 1,578 | 611 | 592 | 374 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hannes Stefansson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hannes Stefansson's side.
First moves as White (1,618 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 929 | 57.4% | 64.5% |
| d4 | 512 | 31.6% | 69.0% |
| c4 | 108 | 6.7% | 69.0% |
| Nf3 | 68 | 4.2% | 66.2% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 64.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Stefansson usually continues Nf3 (62.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Stefansson usually continues Nf3 (66.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Stefansson usually continues d4 (61.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 69.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Stefansson usually continues c4 (69.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Stefansson usually continues c4 (68.6% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Stefansson usually continues c4 (82.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (708 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 344 | 48.6% | 66.1% |
| e5 | 279 | 39.4% | 49.3% |
| d5 | 50 | 7.1% | 58.0% |
| c6 | 15 | 2.1% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 13 | 1.8% | 65.4% |
| d6 | 4 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (570 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 479 | 84.0% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 80 | 14.0% | 56.9% |
| e6 | 6 | 1.1% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Hannes Stefansson's chess games
All 3,197 games by Hannes Stefansson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 1,425 wins, 1,113 draws, 658 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 127 | 61/33/33 | 48.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 106 | 51/42/13 | 48.1% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 97 | 46/32/19 | 47.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 92 | 34/33/25 | 37.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 86 | 49/25/12 | 57.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 46 | 31/11/4 | 67.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 44 | 22/18/4 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 43 | 16/16/11 | 37.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 41 | 24/10/7 | 58.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 38 | 17/13/8 | 44.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 211 | 112/54/44 | 53.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 138 | 54/53/31 | 39.1% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 75 | 20/38/17 | 26.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 74 | 35/23/16 | 47.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 74 | 20/33/21 | 27.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 67 | 23/26/18 | 34.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 54 | 16/22/16 | 29.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 50 | 12/20/18 | 24.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 50 | 18/19/13 | 36.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 50 | 10/23/17 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Anatoly Karpov | 2,775 | Chess.net Match 1 blitz | A25 |
| Oct 2002 | Michael Adams | 2,745 | Olympiad-35 | C88 |
| Jun 2005 | Viktor Bologan | 2,700 | 6th ch-EU | B82 |
| Aug 2021 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,684 | 21st ch-EU | C78 |
| Sep 2001 | Ruslan Ponomariov | 2,684 | 17th EU-Cup | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ISL | 2024 | 274 | 193.5 | 2,527 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 170 | 119.5 | 2,544 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2023 | 52 | 33.5 | 2,410 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 52 | 27.5 | 2,301 |
| New York Open | 1997 | 31 | 17.5 | 2,501 |
| Arnold Cup | 1993 | 27 | 16 | 2,488 |
| Przeworsk | 2024 | 27 | 17 | 2,546 |
| Wch U20 | 1992 | 25 | 12 | 2,363 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Throstur Thorhallsson (41 games) · Helgi Ass Gretarsson (38 games) · Johann Hjartarson (37 games) · Helgi Olafsson (33 games) · Bragi Thorfinnsson (25 games) · Bjorn Thorfinnsson (24 games) · Gudmundur Kjartansson (24 games) · Margeir Petursson (18 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hannes Stefansson's chess games?
3,197 games by Hannes Stefansson, from Apr 2003 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Hannes Stefansson has played.
What does Hannes Stefansson play on the first move as White?
Across 1,618 games with White in our database, Hannes Stefansson opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hannes Stefansson answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Hannes Stefansson play as White?
As White, Hannes Stefansson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (127 games, 48.0% win rate); Indian Defense (106 games, 48.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (97 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,619 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hannes Stefansson play as Black?
As Black, Hannes Stefansson most often plays: Sicilian (211 games, 53.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (138 games, 39.1% win rate); Slav Defense (75 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,578 games.
What is Hannes Stefansson's FIDE rating?
Hannes Stefansson is currently rated 2,421 in classical chess, 2,440 in rapid and 2,445 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,602 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Hannes Stefansson played?
Our database contains 3,197 games by Hannes Stefansson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,425 wins, 1,113 draws, 658 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hannes Stefansson?
3,197 games by Hannes Stefansson reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.