Johann Hjartarson vs Bragi Thorfinnsson
GM Johann Hjartarson (2461) · GM Bragi Thorfinnsson (2370)
Johann Hjartarson and Bragi Thorfinnsson have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1997 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Hjartarson leads 8 wins to 3, with 4 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Hjartarson | Draws | Thorfinnsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hjartarson with White | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| Thorfinnsson with White | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Hjartarson | Draws | Thorfinnsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Blitz | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Hjartarson | Draws | Thorfinnsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B89 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | Johann Hjartarson | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Green Diamond Invitational 2026 | Main Event |
| May 2023 | Johann Hjartarson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-ISL |
| Jan 2022 | Johann Hjartarson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Reykjavik Blitz Open |
| Apr 2021 | Johann Hjartarson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 0-1 | Scotch Game | ch-ISL |
| Dec 2020 | Johann Hjartarson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez | ch-ISL Online Rapid Final |
| Dec 2020 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | Johann Hjartarson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-ISL Online Rapid Final |
| Dec 2020 | Johann Hjartarson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-ISL Online Rapid |
| Dec 2020 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | Johann Hjartarson | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-ISL Blitz |
| Mar 2017 | Johann Hjartarson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | chT-ISL 1617 |
| Jun 2016 | Johann Hjartarson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-ISL |
| May 2015 | Johann Hjartarson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-ISL |
| Nov 2000 | Johann Hjartarson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | chT-ISL 0001 |
| Mar 2000 | Johann Hjartarson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | Sicilian | chT-ISL |
| Sep 1997 | Johann Hjartarson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1997 | Johann Hjartarson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Reykjavik-B Blindfold |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Johann Hjartarson and Bragi Thorfinnsson?
In 15 recorded games, Johann Hjartarson has 8 wins, Bragi Thorfinnsson has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Johann Hjartarson and Bragi Thorfinnsson played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jan 1997 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Johann Hjartarson and Bragi Thorfinnsson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.