Hannes Stefansson vs Gudmundur Kjartansson
Hannes Stefansson (54, GM, ISL) and Gudmundur Kjartansson (38, GM, ISL) have met 22 times in classical OTB. Stefansson leads with 9 wins to 4, with 9 draws — a 41% draw rate. Their last meeting at Icelandic Chess Championship 2026 saw Stefansson prevail. With current classical ratings of 2409 and 2399, the Elo model gives Stefansson a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2409 vs 2399 (Δ +10)
With Hannes Stefansson as white
43% Hannes26% draw31% Gudmundur
With Gudmundur Kjartansson as white
33% Hannes27% draw40% Gudmundur
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hannes Stefansson | Gudmundur Kjartansson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2409-5 | 2399-8 |
| Peak rating | 2604 · Jan 2002 | 2503 · Apr 2021 |
| Peak age | 30 | 33 |
| World rank now | #1,513 | #1,699 |
| World rank peak | #83 | #754 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,484 | 1,981 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 57% | 56% |
| % black wins | 49% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2388 | 2364 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 151 | 86 |
Best Win
Hannes Stefansson
Gudmundur Kjartansson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (33)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Hannes Stefansson
Gudmundur Kjartansson