Helgi Ass Gretarsson vs Vignir Vatnar Stefansson
GM Helgi Ass Gretarsson (2420) · GM Vignir Vatnar Stefansson (2540)
Helgi Ass Gretarsson and Vignir Vatnar Stefansson have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2018 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Gretarsson leads 3 wins to 3, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gretarsson | Draws | Stefansson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gretarsson with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Stefansson with White | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gretarsson | Draws | Stefansson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gretarsson | Draws | Stefansson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C44 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Green Diamond Invitational 2026 | Main Event |
| Apr 2024 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | ch-ISL |
| Mar 2024 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 1-0 | Italian Game | chT-ISL Kvika 2324 |
| Oct 2023 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-ISL Kvika 2324 |
| May 2021 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT1-ISL 1920 |
| Apr 2021 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 0-1 | Réti Opening | ch-ISL |
| Dec 2020 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-ISL Blitz |
| Aug 2020 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 0-1 | London System | ch-ISL |
| Jun 2018 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 0-1 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | Reykjavik Icelandic Open |
| Mar 2018 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 1-0 | Mikenas Defense | chT-ISL 1718 |
Interactive board, all 10 games, opening explorer and engine analysis.
Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Helgi Ass Gretarsson and Vignir Vatnar Stefansson?
In 10 recorded games, Helgi Ass Gretarsson has 3 wins, Vignir Vatnar Stefansson has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Helgi Ass Gretarsson and Vignir Vatnar Stefansson played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Mar 2018 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Helgi Ass Gretarsson and Vignir Vatnar Stefansson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (1 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.