Johann Hjartarson vs Helgi Ass Gretarsson
GM Johann Hjartarson (2461) · GM Helgi Ass Gretarsson (2420)
Johann Hjartarson and Helgi Ass Gretarsson have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1991 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Hjartarson leads 9 wins to 5, with 3 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Hjartarson | Draws | Gretarsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hjartarson with White | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Gretarsson with White | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Hjartarson | Draws | Gretarsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Hjartarson | Draws | Gretarsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Johann Hjartarson | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Green Diamond Invitational 2026 | Main Event |
| Nov 2025 | Johann Hjartarson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 1-0 | Italian Game | TCh-ISL Kvika 2025-26 |
| Apr 2021 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Johann Hjartarson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-ISL |
| Mar 2021 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Johann Hjartarson | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Icelandic Cup |
| Mar 2021 | Johann Hjartarson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Icelandic Cup |
| Mar 2021 | Johann Hjartarson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Icelandic Cup |
| Mar 2021 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Johann Hjartarson | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Icelandic Cup |
| Dec 2020 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Johann Hjartarson | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-ISL Online Rapid |
| Dec 2020 | Johann Hjartarson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-ISL Blitz |
| Oct 1997 | Johann Hjartarson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 1-0 | Philidor | ch-Nordic VISA |
| Aug 1997 | Johann Hjartarson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 1-0 | Philidor | Viking Open |
| Jan 1996 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Johann Hjartarson | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1995 | Johann Hjartarson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 1-0 | English Defense | Reykjavik Olafsson |
| Jan 1995 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Johann Hjartarson | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1995 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Johann Hjartarson | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Leeuwarden Open |
| Jan 1993 | Johann Hjartarson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1991 | Johann Hjartarson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 1-0 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | ch-ISL |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Johann Hjartarson and Helgi Ass Gretarsson?
In 17 recorded games, Johann Hjartarson has 9 wins, Helgi Ass Gretarsson has 5 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Johann Hjartarson and Helgi Ass Gretarsson played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Jan 1991 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Johann Hjartarson and Helgi Ass Gretarsson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (4 games), followed by the Modern Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.