Peter Heine Nielsen vs Hannes Stefansson
GM Peter Heine Nielsen (2614) · GM Hannes Stefansson (2419)
Peter Heine Nielsen and Hannes Stefansson have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1991 and the most recent in Nov 2007. Nielsen leads 4 wins to 3, with 4 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 32 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nielsen | Draws | Stefansson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nielsen with White | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Stefansson with White | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nielsen | Draws | Stefansson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nielsen | Draws | Stefansson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B60 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Peter Heine Nielsen | Hannes Stefansson | 1-0 | Catalan | 16th chT-EU |
| Jul 2002 | Peter Heine Nielsen | Hannes Stefansson | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17th North Sea Cup |
| Jun 2002 | Peter Heine Nielsen | Hannes Stefansson | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10th Sigeman & Co |
| Oct 2001 | Hannes Stefansson | Peter Heine Nielsen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Jonsson Memorial Open |
| Sep 1998 | Peter Heine Nielsen | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Politiken zt |
| Sep 1998 | Hannes Stefansson | Peter Heine Nielsen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | Politiken zt |
| Jul 1998 | Peter Heine Nielsen | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 20th Politiken Cup |
| Jun 1997 | Peter Heine Nielsen | Hannes Stefansson | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Skolernes CC |
| Jan 1992 | Peter Heine Nielsen | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Arnold Cup |
| Jan 1991 | Peter Heine Nielsen | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Sicilian | Copenhagen Open |
| Jan 1991 | Peter Heine Nielsen | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Sicilian | Arnold Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Peter Heine Nielsen and Hannes Stefansson?
In 11 recorded games, Peter Heine Nielsen has 4 wins, Hannes Stefansson has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Peter Heine Nielsen and Hannes Stefansson played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 1991 to Nov 2007.
What openings do Peter Heine Nielsen and Hannes Stefansson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.