Hannes Stefansson vs Jon Viktor Gunnarsson
GM Hannes Stefansson (2419) · IM Jon Viktor Gunnarsson (2414)
Hannes Stefansson and Jon Viktor Gunnarsson have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1994 and the most recent in May 2021. Stefansson leads 11 wins to 1, with 4 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Stefansson | Draws | Gunnarsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefansson with White | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Gunnarsson with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Stefansson | Draws | Gunnarsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Stefansson | Draws | Gunnarsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D16 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B66 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A47 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B38 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B63 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Hannes Stefansson | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | chT1-ISL 1920 |
| Dec 2020 | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | London System | ch-ISL Blitz |
| Jun 2019 | Hannes Stefansson | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Akureyri Icelandic Open |
| Sep 2008 | Hannes Stefansson | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | ch-ISL |
| Aug 2007 | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-ISL |
| Aug 2005 | Hannes Stefansson | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-ISL |
| Aug 2003 | Hannes Stefansson | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-ISL |
| Aug 2002 | Hannes Stefansson | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | 1-0 | English Opening | ch-ISL |
| Sep 2001 | Hannes Stefansson | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-ISL |
| Apr 2000 | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 19th Reykjavik Open |
| Sep 1999 | Hannes Stefansson | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | ch-ISL |
| Nov 1998 | Hannes Stefansson | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-ISL |
| Sep 1997 | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1997 | Hannes Stefansson | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Reykjavik-A Blindfold |
| Jan 1996 | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1994 | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Sicilian | Reykjavik Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Hannes Stefansson and Jon Viktor Gunnarsson?
In 16 recorded games, Hannes Stefansson has 11 wins, Jon Viktor Gunnarsson has 1 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Hannes Stefansson and Jon Viktor Gunnarsson played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Jan 1994 to May 2021.
What openings do Hannes Stefansson and Jon Viktor Gunnarsson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.