Johann Hjartarson vs Rafael A Vaganian
GM Johann Hjartarson (2461) · GM Rafael A Vaganian (2442)
Johann Hjartarson and Rafael A Vaganian have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1989 and the most recent in Jun 2016. Hjartarson leads 5 wins to 4, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Hjartarson | Draws | Vaganian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hjartarson with White | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Vaganian with White | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Hjartarson | Draws | Vaganian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Hjartarson | Draws | Vaganian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D54 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Johann Hjartarson | Rafael A Vaganian | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | WchT Seniors 50 |
| Nov 1992 | Rafael A Vaganian | Johann Hjartarson | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 10th EU-chT |
| Jan 1992 | Rafael A Vaganian | Johann Hjartarson | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Oviedo Fischer Blitz |
| Jan 1992 | Johann Hjartarson | Rafael A Vaganian | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Oviedo Fischer Blitz |
| Jan 1992 | Johann Hjartarson | Rafael A Vaganian | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Oviedo Fischer Blitz |
| Sep 1991 | Johann Hjartarson | Rafael A Vaganian | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | 08th EU-Cup Round of 16 |
| Sep 1991 | Rafael A Vaganian | Johann Hjartarson | 1-0 | English Opening | 08th EU-Cup Round of 16 |
| Jan 1990 | Johann Hjartarson | Rafael A Vaganian | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Bundesliga 1990-91 |
| Mar 1989 | Rafael A Vaganian | Johann Hjartarson | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | World Cup |
| Jan 1989 | Johann Hjartarson | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | World Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Johann Hjartarson and Rafael A Vaganian?
In 10 recorded games, Johann Hjartarson has 5 wins, Rafael A Vaganian has 4 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Johann Hjartarson and Rafael A Vaganian played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1989 to Jun 2016.
What openings do Johann Hjartarson and Rafael A Vaganian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.