Hannes Stefansson vs Bjorn Thorfinnsson
GM Hannes Stefansson (2419) · IM Bjorn Thorfinnsson (2347)
Hannes Stefansson and Bjorn Thorfinnsson have played 24 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 1999 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Stefansson leads 12 wins to 3, with 9 draws (63% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez (3 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Stefansson | Draws | Thorfinnsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefansson with White | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| Thorfinnsson with White | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Stefansson | Draws | Thorfinnsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 21 | 11 | 7 | 3 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Stefansson | Draws | Thorfinnsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A64 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Hannes Stefansson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Green Diamond Invitational 2026 | Main Event |
| May 2026 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-ISL 2026 |
| Nov 2025 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | TCh-ISL Kvika 2025-26 |
| Feb 2025 | Hannes Stefansson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez | TCh-ISL Kvika 2024-25 |
| Oct 2021 | Hannes Stefansson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez | chT1-ISL 2122 |
| Apr 2021 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | ch-ISL |
| May 2019 | Hannes Stefansson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Akureyri Icelandic Open |
| Nov 2017 | Hannes Stefansson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Reykjavik Northern Lights Open |
| May 2017 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-ISL |
| Oct 2016 | Hannes Stefansson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | chT-ISL 1617 |
| May 2015 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-ISL |
| Jun 2013 | Hannes Stefansson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez | ch-ISL Open Playoff |
| Jun 2013 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Réti Opening | ch-ISL Open Playoff |
| Jun 2013 | Hannes Stefansson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez | ch-ISL Open |
| Apr 2012 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-ISL |
| Apr 2010 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-ISL |
| Oct 2008 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-ISL 0809 |
| Aug 2008 | Hannes Stefansson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | ch-ISL |
| May 2008 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Catalan | Kaupthing Open |
| Aug 2005 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | ch-ISL |
| Sep 2003 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | ch-ISL |
| Aug 2002 | Hannes Stefansson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-ISL |
| Sep 2001 | Hannes Stefansson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-ISL |
| Sep 1999 | Hannes Stefansson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | ch-ISL |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hannes Stefansson and Bjorn Thorfinnsson?
In 24 recorded games, Hannes Stefansson has 12 wins, Bjorn Thorfinnsson has 3 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Hannes Stefansson and Bjorn Thorfinnsson played each other?
Our database records 24 games between them, from Sep 1999 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Hannes Stefansson and Bjorn Thorfinnsson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez (3 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.