Gudmundur Kjartansson vs Vignir Vatnar Stefansson
GM Gudmundur Kjartansson (2395) · GM Vignir Vatnar Stefansson (2540)
Gudmundur Kjartansson and Vignir Vatnar Stefansson have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2017 and the most recent in May 2026. Kjartansson leads 7 wins to 6, with 7 draws (65% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (3 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kjartansson | Draws | Stefansson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kjartansson with White | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Stefansson with White | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kjartansson | Draws | Stefansson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
| Blitz | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kjartansson | Draws | Stefansson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 0-1 | English Opening | ch-ISL 2026 |
| Mar 2026 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Reykjavik Open 2026 |
| Nov 2025 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | TCh-ISL Kvika 2025-26 |
| Jun 2025 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 1-0 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | Icelandic Open 100yr |
| Oct 2024 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | TCh-ISL Kvika 2024-25 |
| Apr 2024 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-ISL |
| May 2023 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-ISL playoff |
| May 2023 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-ISL playoff |
| May 2023 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-ISL |
| Apr 2022 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-ISL |
| Oct 2021 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT1-ISL 2122 |
| Apr 2021 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 0-1 | Catalan | ch-ISL |
| Dec 2020 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-ISL Blitz |
| Sep 2020 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Reykjavik Haustmot A |
| Aug 2020 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 1-0 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | ch-ISL |
| Jan 2020 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Reykjavik Congress |
| Nov 2019 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Selfoss Open |
| Nov 2018 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT1-ISL 1819 |
| May 2017 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-ISL |
| Apr 2017 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Reykjavik Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Gudmundur Kjartansson and Vignir Vatnar Stefansson?
In 20 recorded games, Gudmundur Kjartansson has 7 wins, Vignir Vatnar Stefansson has 6 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Gudmundur Kjartansson and Vignir Vatnar Stefansson played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Apr 2017 to May 2026.
What openings do Gudmundur Kjartansson and Vignir Vatnar Stefansson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (3 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.