Jon L Arnason vs Hannes Stefansson
GM Jon L Arnason (2400) · GM Hannes Stefansson (2401)
Jon L Arnason and Hannes Stefansson have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1986 and the most recent in May 2015. Arnason leads 4 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Arnason | Draws | Stefansson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnason with White | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Stefansson with White | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Arnason | Draws | Stefansson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Arnason | Draws | Stefansson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B57 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B66 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Hannes Stefansson | Jon L Arnason | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-ISL |
| Mar 2014 | Hannes Stefansson | Jon L Arnason | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-ISL 1314 |
| Oct 2010 | Jon L Arnason | Hannes Stefansson | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | chT-ISL 1011 |
| Apr 2000 | Hannes Stefansson | Jon Loftur Arnason | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chess@iceland-B |
| Jan 1995 | Hannes Stefansson | Jon Loftur Arnason | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Reykjavik Olafsson |
| Jan 1995 | Jon Loftur Arnason | Hannes Stefansson | 1-0 | Sicilian | chT-ISL |
| Jan 1994 | Jon Loftur Arnason | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Sicilian | Kopavogur |
| Jan 1992 | Jon Loftur Arnason | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Hafnarfirdi |
| Jan 1992 | Jon Loftur Arnason | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | Reykjavik |
| Jan 1989 | Hannes Stefansson | Jon Loftur Arnason | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Reykjavik |
| Jan 1988 | Jon Loftur Arnason | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1988 | Jon Loftur Arnason | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Reykjavik Open |
| Jan 1988 | Hannes Stefansson | Jon Loftur Arnason | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Oakham YM |
| Jan 1986 | Hannes Stefansson | Jon Loftur Arnason | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-ISL |
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What is the head-to-head score between Jon L Arnason and Hannes Stefansson?
In 14 recorded games, Jon L Arnason has 4 wins, Hannes Stefansson has 5 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Jon L Arnason and Hannes Stefansson played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jan 1986 to May 2015.
What openings do Jon L Arnason and Hannes Stefansson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (1 games), followed by the Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.