Helgi Olafsson vs Hannes Stefansson
GM Helgi Olafsson (2447) · GM Hannes Stefansson (2419)
5
Olafsson wins
16
draws
12
Stefansson wins
33
games
Helgi Olafsson and Hannes Stefansson have played 33 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1987 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Olafsson leads 5 wins to 12 - trailing overall, with 16 draws (52% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 34 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Olafsson | Draws | Stefansson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olafsson with White | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Stefansson with White | 20 | 3 | 10 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Olafsson | Draws | Stefansson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 28 | 3 | 15 | 10 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Olafsson | Draws | Stefansson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B38 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 33 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Helgi Olafsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Green Diamond Invitational 2026 | Main Event |
| Mar 2026 | Helgi Olafsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | TCh-ISL Kvika 2025-26 |
| Nov 2015 | Helgi Olafsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | 20th chT-EU |
| Sep 2004 | Hannes Stefansson | Helgi Olafsson | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 5th Paris Grand Prix du Senat |
| Sep 2004 | Helgi Olafsson | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 5th Paris Grand Prix du Senat |
| Sep 2004 | Hannes Stefansson | Helgi Olafsson | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 5th Paris Grand Prix du Senat |
| Mar 2004 | Hannes Stefansson | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21st Reykjavik Open |
| Sep 2003 | Hannes Stefansson | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-Nordic |
| Oct 2002 | Hannes Stefansson | Helgi Olafsson | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1st Selfoss Milk Masters |
| Mar 2002 | Hannes Stefansson | Helgi Olafsson | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Reykjavik Open |
| Nov 2001 | Hannes Stefansson | Helgi Olafsson | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Jonsson Memorial Open |
| Sep 1998 | Hannes Stefansson | Helgi Olafsson | 1-0 | Sicilian | Politiken zt |
| Sep 1998 | Helgi Olafsson | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Politiken zt |
| Sep 1998 | Hannes Stefansson | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | Politiken zt |
| Sep 1998 | Helgi Olafsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Politiken zt |
| Oct 1997 | Hannes Stefansson | Helgi Olafsson | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | Hellir Open |
| Jan 1997 | Helgi Olafsson | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Reykjavik-A Blindfold |
| Jan 1996 | Helgi Olafsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-ISL |
| Jan 1996 | Hannes Stefansson | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Gausdal Eikrem Memorial |
| Jan 1996 | Hannes Stefansson | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1995 | Hannes Stefansson | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Reykjavik Olafsson |
| Jan 1995 | Hannes Stefansson | Helgi Olafsson | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Reykjavik TV Rapid |
| Jan 1995 | Helgi Olafsson | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-ISL |
| Jan 1995 | Hannes Stefansson | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Reykjavik zt |
| Jan 1994 | Helgi Olafsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Reykjavik Rapid |
| Jan 1994 | Hannes Stefansson | Helgi Olafsson | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-ISL playoff |
| Jan 1994 | Helgi Olafsson | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-ISL playoff |
| Jan 1994 | Hannes Stefansson | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Kopavogur |
| Jan 1994 | Hannes Stefansson | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1993 | Helgi Olafsson | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-ISL |
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What is the head-to-head score between Helgi Olafsson and Hannes Stefansson?
In 33 recorded games, Helgi Olafsson has 5 wins, Hannes Stefansson has 12 wins, and they have drawn 16 times.
How many times have Helgi Olafsson and Hannes Stefansson played each other?
Our database records 33 games between them, from Jan 1987 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Helgi Olafsson and Hannes Stefansson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.