Hannes Stefansson vs Bragi Thorfinnsson
GM Hannes Stefansson (2419) · GM Bragi Thorfinnsson (2370)
Hannes Stefansson and Bragi Thorfinnsson have played 25 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 1997 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Stefansson leads 16 wins to 2, with 7 draws (72% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Stefansson | Draws | Thorfinnsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefansson with White | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| Thorfinnsson with White | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Stefansson | Draws | Thorfinnsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 23 | 15 | 7 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Stefansson | Draws | Thorfinnsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Hannes Stefansson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Green Diamond Invitational 2026 | Main Event |
| May 2023 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Classical | ch-ISL |
| Oct 2022 | Hannes Stefansson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | chT-ISL Kvika 2223 |
| Apr 2021 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-ISL |
| Mar 2021 | Hannes Stefansson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Icelandic Cup |
| Mar 2021 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Icelandic Cup |
| Dec 2020 | Hannes Stefansson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez | ch-ISL Blitz |
| Jun 2018 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Reykjavik Icelandic Open |
| May 2015 | Hannes Stefansson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | ch-ISL |
| Apr 2015 | Hannes Stefansson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | Reykjavik WOW Air Open |
| Mar 2015 | Hannes Stefansson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | Slav Defense | chT-ISL 1415 |
| May 2014 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-ISL |
| Jun 2013 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-ISL Open |
| Apr 2012 | Hannes Stefansson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | ch-ISL |
| Apr 2010 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-ISL |
| Aug 2008 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | ch-ISL |
| Aug 2007 | Hannes Stefansson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-ISL |
| Oct 2002 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | 1st Selfoss Milk Masters |
| Aug 2002 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-ISL |
| Mar 2002 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Reykjavik Open |
| Sep 2001 | Hannes Stefansson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | English Opening | ch-ISL |
| Jan 2001 | Hannes Stefansson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | chT-ISL 0001 |
| Sep 1999 | Hannes Stefansson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-ISL |
| Nov 1998 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-ISL |
| Sep 1997 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-ISL |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hannes Stefansson and Bragi Thorfinnsson?
In 25 recorded games, Hannes Stefansson has 16 wins, Bragi Thorfinnsson has 2 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Hannes Stefansson and Bragi Thorfinnsson played each other?
Our database records 25 games between them, from Sep 1997 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Hannes Stefansson and Bragi Thorfinnsson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.