Helgi Olafsson vs Johann Hjartarson
GM Helgi Olafsson (2447) · GM Johann Hjartarson (2461)
Helgi Olafsson and Johann Hjartarson have played 39 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1980 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Olafsson leads 6 wins to 11 - trailing overall, with 22 draws (44% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 32 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Olafsson | Draws | Hjartarson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olafsson with White | 23 | 4 | 16 | 3 |
| Hjartarson with White | 16 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Olafsson | Draws | Hjartarson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 31 | 4 | 21 | 6 |
| Blitz | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Olafsson | Draws | Hjartarson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 39 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Johann Hjartarson | Helgi Olafsson | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Green Diamond Invitational 2026 | Main Event |
| Mar 2011 | Helgi Olafsson | Johann Hjartarson | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | chT-ISL 1011 |
| Mar 2004 | Helgi Olafsson | Johann Hjartarson | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Reykjavik Blitz |
| Aug 1997 | Johann Hjartarson | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Viking Open |
| Jan 1996 | Helgi Olafsson | Johann Hjartarson | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Gausdal Eikrem Memorial |
| Jan 1996 | Helgi Olafsson | Johann Hjartarson | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1995 | Helgi Olafsson | Johann Hjartarson | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | chT-ISL |
| Jan 1995 | Helgi Olafsson | Johann Hjartarson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Reykjavik zt |
| Jan 1995 | Helgi Olafsson | Johann Hjartarson | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Reykjavik TV Rapid |
| Jan 1995 | Johann Hjartarson | Helgi Olafsson | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Reykjavik zt playoff |
| Jan 1995 | Helgi Olafsson | Johann Hjartarson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Reykjavik Olafsson |
| Jan 1994 | Helgi Olafsson | Johann Hjartarson | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Akureyri |
| Jan 1994 | Helgi Olafsson | Johann Hjartarson | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-ISL |
| Jan 1994 | Johann Hjartarson | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-ISL playoff |
| Jan 1994 | Helgi Olafsson | Johann Hjartarson | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-ISL playoff |
| Jan 1994 | Johann Hjartarson | Helgi Olafsson | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1993 | Johann Hjartarson | Helgi Olafsson | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1992 | Helgi Olafsson | Johann Hjartarson | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Nordic zt |
| Jan 1992 | Johann Hjartarson | Helgi Olafsson | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Reykjavik |
| Jan 1991 | Helgi Olafsson | Johann Hjartarson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1988 | Helgi Olafsson | Johann Hjartarson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Akureyri |
| Jan 1987 | Johann Hjartarson | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Reykjavik |
| Jul 1986 | Helgi Olafsson | Johann Hjartarson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Canadian Open |
| Jan 1986 | Johann Hjartarson | Helgi Olafsson | 1-0 | Catalan | Reykjavik Open |
| Nov 1985 | Johann Hjartarson | Helgi Olafsson | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | ch-NOR playoff-1pl |
| Nov 1985 | Helgi Olafsson | Johann Hjartarson | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | ch-NOR playoff-1pl |
| Jul 1985 | Helgi Olafsson | Johann Hjartarson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Esbjerg North Sea Cup 2009 |
| Jul 1985 | Johann Hjartarson | Helgi Olafsson | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-Nordic |
| Feb 1985 | Helgi Olafsson | Johann Hjartarson | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Reykjavik ICF Diamond Jubilee |
| Jan 1985 | Helgi Olafsson | Johann Hjartarson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Vestmannaeyjum |
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What is the head-to-head score between Helgi Olafsson and Johann Hjartarson?
In 39 recorded games, Helgi Olafsson has 6 wins, Johann Hjartarson has 11 wins, and they have drawn 22 times.
How many times have Helgi Olafsson and Johann Hjartarson played each other?
Our database records 39 games between them, from Jan 1980 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Helgi Olafsson and Johann Hjartarson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the Queen's Indian Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.