Simen Agdestein vs Johann Hjartarson
GM Simen Agdestein (2525) · GM Johann Hjartarson (2461)
Simen Agdestein and Johann Hjartarson have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1985 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Agdestein leads 5 wins to 4, with 7 draws (56% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Agdestein | Draws | Hjartarson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agdestein with White | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Hjartarson with White | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Agdestein | Draws | Hjartarson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 3 | 7 | 4 |
| Blitz | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Agdestein | Draws | Hjartarson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B20 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Johann Hjartarson | Simen Agdestein | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | World Senior Teams +50 |
| Jan 1996 | Simen Agdestein | Johann Hjartarson | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Reykjavik Open |
| Jan 1995 | Simen Agdestein | Johann Hjartarson | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Reykjavik zt |
| Jan 1993 | Simen Agdestein | Johann Hjartarson | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Groningen PCA |
| Jan 1992 | Simen Agdestein | Johann Hjartarson | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Nordic zt |
| Jan 1990 | Johann Hjartarson | Simen Agdestein | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15th Interzonal |
| Nov 1989 | Simen Agdestein | Johann Hjartarson | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Belgrade Investbank |
| Sep 1989 | Johann Hjartarson | Simen Agdestein | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Interpolis |
| Sep 1989 | Simen Agdestein | Johann Hjartarson | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Interpolis |
| Jan 1987 | Johann Hjartarson | Simen Agdestein | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Gausdal zt |
| Jan 1987 | Johann Hjartarson | Simen Agdestein | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Reykjavik |
| Jan 1986 | Simen Agdestein | Johann Hjartarson | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10th Lloyds Bank Open |
| Nov 1985 | Simen Agdestein | Johann Hjartarson | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-NOR playoff-1pl |
| Nov 1985 | Johann Hjartarson | Simen Agdestein | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | ch-NOR playoff-1pl |
| Jul 1985 | Johann Hjartarson | Simen Agdestein | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-Nordic |
| Jan 1985 | Johann Hjartarson | Simen Agdestein | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Zonal Gausdal |
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What is the head-to-head score between Simen Agdestein and Johann Hjartarson?
In 16 recorded games, Simen Agdestein has 5 wins, Johann Hjartarson has 4 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Simen Agdestein and Johann Hjartarson played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Jan 1985 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Simen Agdestein and Johann Hjartarson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the French: Tarrasch Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.