Johann Hjartarson vs Saemundur Bjarnason
GM Johann Hjartarson (2461) · Saemundur Bjarnason
Johann Hjartarson and Saemundur Bjarnason have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 1979 and the most recent in Jun 2003. Hjartarson leads 7 wins to 2, with 3 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Dutch Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Hjartarson | Draws | Bjarnason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hjartarson with White | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Bjarnason with White | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Hjartarson | Draws | Bjarnason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Hjartarson | Draws | Bjarnason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A63 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2003 | Johann Hjartarson | Saevar Bjarnason | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Greenland Open |
| Jan 1999 | Saevar Bjarnason | Johann Hjartarson | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | chT-ISL 9900 |
| Sep 1997 | Johann Hjartarson | Saevar Bjarnason | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1996 | Saevar Bjarnason | Johann Hjartarson | 0-1 | English Opening | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1995 | Johann Hjartarson | Saevar Bjarnason | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1994 | Saevar Bjarnason | Johann Hjartarson | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1994 | Johann Hjartarson | Saevar Bjarnason | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | Reykjavik Open |
| Jan 1993 | Saevar Bjarnason | Johann Hjartarson | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1986 | Saevar Bjarnason | Johann Hjartarson | 0-1 | Catalan | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1984 | Johann Hjartarson | Saevar Bjarnason | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Reykjavik |
| Jan 1982 | Johann Hjartarson | Saevar Bjarnason | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | ch-ISL 68 |
| Apr 1979 | Saevar Bjarnason | Johann Hjartarson | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | ch-ISL |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Johann Hjartarson and Saemundur Bjarnason?
In 12 recorded games, Johann Hjartarson has 7 wins, Saemundur Bjarnason has 2 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Johann Hjartarson and Saemundur Bjarnason played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Apr 1979 to Jun 2003.
What openings do Johann Hjartarson and Saemundur Bjarnason play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Dutch Defense (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Mikenas Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.