Hannes Stefansson vs Helgi Ass Gretarsson
GM Hannes Stefansson (2419) · GM Helgi Ass Gretarsson (2420)
15
Stefansson wins
15
draws
8
Gretarsson wins
38
games
Hannes Stefansson and Helgi Ass Gretarsson have played 38 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1992 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Stefansson leads 15 wins to 8, with 15 draws (61% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (8 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Stefansson | Draws | Gretarsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefansson with White | 22 | 12 | 5 | 5 |
| Gretarsson with White | 16 | 3 | 10 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Stefansson | Draws | Gretarsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 36 | 14 | 14 | 8 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Stefansson | Draws | Gretarsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 38 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Green Diamond Invitational 2026 | Main Event |
| Jun 2024 | Hannes Stefansson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Ceske Budejovice GM A |
| Apr 2024 | Hannes Stefansson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | ch-ISL |
| Oct 2021 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | chT1-ISL 2122 |
| May 2021 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT1-ISL 1920 |
| Apr 2021 | Hannes Stefansson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | ch-ISL |
| Mar 2021 | Hannes Stefansson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Icelandic Cup |
| Mar 2021 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Icelandic Cup |
| Mar 2021 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Icelandic Cup |
| Mar 2021 | Hannes Stefansson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 1-0 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | Icelandic Cup |
| Mar 2021 | Hannes Stefansson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 0-1 | Philidor | Icelandic Cup |
| Mar 2021 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Icelandic Cup |
| Dec 2020 | Hannes Stefansson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 1-0 | Modern Defense | ch-ISL Blitz |
| Nov 2019 | Hannes Stefansson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Selfoss World Champions Group |
| Jun 2018 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | Reykjavik Icelandic Open |
| May 2014 | Hannes Stefansson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-ISL |
| Oct 2013 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-ISL 1314 |
| Apr 2004 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-ISL |
| Apr 2004 | Hannes Stefansson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | ch-ISL |
| Apr 2004 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-ISL |
| Apr 2004 | Hannes Stefansson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | ch-ISL |
| Feb 2003 | Hannes Stefansson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | Reykjavik Hrokurinn |
| Aug 2002 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-ISL |
| Sep 1999 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-ISL |
| Dec 1998 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 28th Rilton Cup |
| Nov 1998 | Hannes Stefansson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-ISL |
| Sep 1998 | Hannes Stefansson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Politiken zt |
| Sep 1998 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Politiken zt |
| Oct 1997 | Hannes Stefansson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 1-0 | Philidor | ch-Nordic VISA |
| Jan 1997 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Reykjavik-A Blindfold |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hannes Stefansson and Helgi Ass Gretarsson?
In 38 recorded games, Hannes Stefansson has 15 wins, Helgi Ass Gretarsson has 8 wins, and they have drawn 15 times.
How many times have Hannes Stefansson and Helgi Ass Gretarsson played each other?
Our database records 38 games between them, from Jan 1992 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Hannes Stefansson and Helgi Ass Gretarsson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (8 games), followed by the Philidor (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.