Johann Hjartarson vs Vignir Vatnar Stefansson
GM Johann Hjartarson (2461) · GM Vignir Vatnar Stefansson (2540)
Johann Hjartarson and Vignir Vatnar Stefansson have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2016 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Hjartarson leads 4 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (77% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Hjartarson | Draws | Stefansson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hjartarson with White | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Stefansson with White | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Hjartarson | Draws | Stefansson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Hjartarson | Draws | Stefansson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A64 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B29 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E53 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Johann Hjartarson | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 0-1 | Sicilian | Green Diamond Invitational 2026 | Final four |
| Jun 2026 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Johann Hjartarson | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Green Diamond Invitational 2026 | Final four |
| Jun 2026 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Johann Hjartarson | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Green Diamond Invitational 2026 | Main Event |
| Mar 2024 | Johann Hjartarson | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | chT-ISL Kvika 2324 |
| May 2023 | Johann Hjartarson | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-ISL |
| Mar 2022 | Johann Hjartarson | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | chT1-ISL 2122 |
| Oct 2021 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Johann Hjartarson | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | chT1-ISL 2122 |
| Sep 2021 | Johann Hjartarson | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 21st ch-EU |
| Apr 2021 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Johann Hjartarson | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-ISL |
| Dec 2020 | Johann Hjartarson | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-ISL Blitz |
| Apr 2019 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Johann Hjartarson | 0-1 | Catalan | Reykjavik Open |
| Apr 2017 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Johann Hjartarson | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Reykjavik Open |
| Nov 2016 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Johann Hjartarson | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Runavik Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Johann Hjartarson and Vignir Vatnar Stefansson?
In 13 recorded games, Johann Hjartarson has 4 wins, Vignir Vatnar Stefansson has 6 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Johann Hjartarson and Vignir Vatnar Stefansson played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Nov 2016 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Johann Hjartarson and Vignir Vatnar Stefansson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.