Hannes Stefansson vs Throstur Thorhallsson
GM Hannes Stefansson (2419) · GM Throstur Thorhallsson (2387)
14
Stefansson wins
22
draws
5
Thorhallsson wins
41
games
Hannes Stefansson and Throstur Thorhallsson have played 41 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1986 and the most recent in Mar 2025. Stefansson leads 14 wins to 5, with 22 draws (46% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 30 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Stefansson | Draws | Thorhallsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefansson with White | 25 | 13 | 8 | 4 |
| Thorhallsson with White | 16 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Stefansson | Draws | Thorhallsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 40 | 14 | 21 | 5 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Stefansson | Draws | Thorhallsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| B44 | Sicilian | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 41 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | TCh-ISL Kvika 2024-25 |
| Apr 2022 | Hannes Stefansson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 1-0 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | ch-ISL |
| Jun 2018 | Hannes Stefansson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Reykjavik Icelandic Open |
| May 2014 | Hannes Stefansson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | ch-ISL |
| May 2014 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Reykjavik WOW Air Open A |
| Apr 2012 | Hannes Stefansson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | ch-ISL |
| Oct 2011 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | chT-ISL 1112 |
| Apr 2010 | Hannes Stefansson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | ch-ISL |
| Aug 2008 | Hannes Stefansson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-ISL |
| Sep 2007 | Hannes Stefansson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-ISL |
| Sep 2005 | Hannes Stefansson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 21st EU-Cup |
| Mar 2005 | Hannes Stefansson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 1-0 | Sicilian: Dragon | chT-ISL 0405 |
| Apr 2004 | Hannes Stefansson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-ISL |
| Apr 2004 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | ch-ISL |
| Apr 2004 | Hannes Stefansson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-ISL |
| Apr 2004 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | ch-ISL |
| Oct 2003 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2nd Selfoss Milk Masters |
| Aug 2003 | Hannes Stefansson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-ISL |
| Mar 2002 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Reykjavik Open |
| Sep 2001 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-ISL |
| Nov 2000 | Hannes Stefansson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | chT-ISL 0001 |
| Sep 1999 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1999 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | chT-ISL 9900 |
| Nov 1998 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Classical | ch-ISL |
| Oct 1997 | Hannes Stefansson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 1-0 | English Opening | ch-Nordic VISA |
| Sep 1997 | Hannes Stefansson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 1-0 | Sicilian: Dragon | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1996 | Hannes Stefansson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 1-0 | King's Indian Attack | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1996 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Gausdal Eikrem Memorial |
| Jan 1995 | Hannes Stefansson | Throstur Thorhallsson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Reykjavik zt |
| Jan 1995 | Throstur Thorhallsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Reykjavik Olafsson |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hannes Stefansson and Throstur Thorhallsson?
In 41 recorded games, Hannes Stefansson has 14 wins, Throstur Thorhallsson has 5 wins, and they have drawn 22 times.
How many times have Hannes Stefansson and Throstur Thorhallsson played each other?
Our database records 41 games between them, from Jan 1986 to Mar 2025.
What openings do Hannes Stefansson and Throstur Thorhallsson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the Sicilian (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.