Hannes Stefansson vs Saemundur Bjarnason
GM Hannes Stefansson (2419) · Saemundur Bjarnason
Hannes Stefansson and Saemundur Bjarnason have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1986 and the most recent in Aug 2005. Stefansson leads 8 wins to 4, with 4 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Stefansson | Draws | Bjarnason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefansson with White | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Bjarnason with White | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Stefansson | Draws | Bjarnason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Stefansson | Draws | Bjarnason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B66 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B85 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Saevar Bjarnason | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Réti Opening | ch-ISL |
| Aug 2003 | Hannes Stefansson | Saevar Bjarnason | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-ISL |
| Aug 2002 | Hannes Stefansson | Saevar Bjarnason | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | ch-ISL |
| Sep 1999 | Saevar Bjarnason | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-ISL |
| Oct 1998 | Hannes Stefansson | Saevar Bjarnason | 0-1 | French Defense | ch-ISL |
| Oct 1997 | Saevar Bjarnason | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Hellir Open |
| Sep 1997 | Saevar Bjarnason | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1996 | Hannes Stefansson | Saevar Bjarnason | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1995 | Hannes Stefansson | Saevar Bjarnason | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1994 | Saevar Bjarnason | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1994 | Saevar Bjarnason | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | chT-ISL |
| Jan 1993 | Hannes Stefansson | Saevar Bjarnason | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1989 | Saevar Bjarnason | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Reykjavik |
| Jan 1987 | Hannes Stefansson | Saevar Bjarnason | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1986 | Saevar Bjarnason | Hannes Stefansson | 1-0 | Modern Defense | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1986 | Saevar Bjarnason | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Reykjavik Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Hannes Stefansson and Saemundur Bjarnason?
In 16 recorded games, Hannes Stefansson has 8 wins, Saemundur Bjarnason has 4 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Hannes Stefansson and Saemundur Bjarnason played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Jan 1986 to Aug 2005.
What openings do Hannes Stefansson and Saemundur Bjarnason play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.