Hannes Stefansson vs Sigurbjorn Bjornsson
GM Hannes Stefansson (2419) · FM Sigurbjorn Bjornsson (2260)
Hannes Stefansson and Sigurbjorn Bjornsson have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 1999 and the most recent in Jun 2025. Stefansson leads 10 wins to 1, with 1 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Stefansson | Draws | Bjornsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefansson with White | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Bjornsson with White | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Stefansson | Draws | Bjornsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Stefansson | Draws | Bjornsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B67 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B84 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | Icelandic Open 100yr |
| Apr 2023 | Hannes Stefansson | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Reykjavik Open |
| Oct 2022 | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | chT-ISL Kvika 2223 |
| Apr 2021 | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-ISL |
| Apr 2019 | Hannes Stefansson | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | 1-0 | Sicilian: Dragon | Reykjavik Open |
| May 2017 | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | ch-ISL |
| Apr 2017 | Hannes Stefansson | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Reykjavik Open |
| Jun 2013 | Hannes Stefansson | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | 1-0 | English Opening | ch-ISL Open |
| Apr 2012 | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-ISL |
| Aug 2002 | Hannes Stefansson | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-ISL |
| Aug 2001 | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-ISL |
| Sep 1999 | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-ISL |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Hannes Stefansson and Sigurbjorn Bjornsson?
In 12 recorded games, Hannes Stefansson has 10 wins, Sigurbjorn Bjornsson has 1 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Hannes Stefansson and Sigurbjorn Bjornsson played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Sep 1999 to Jun 2025.
What openings do Hannes Stefansson and Sigurbjorn Bjornsson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.