Hannes Stefansson vs Hedinn Steingrimsson
Hannes Stefansson (54, GM, ISL) and Hedinn Steingrimsson (51, GM, ISL) have met 17 times in classical OTB. Steingrimsson leads with 6 wins to 2, with 9 draws — a 53% draw rate. Their last meeting at Icelandic Chess Championship 2024 drew. With current classical ratings of 2409 and 2502, the Elo model gives Steingrimsson a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2409 vs 2502 (Δ -93)
With Hannes Stefansson as white
29% Hannes26% draw45% Hedinn
With Hedinn Steingrimsson as white
22% Hannes22% draw57% Hedinn
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hannes Stefansson | Hedinn Steingrimsson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2409-5 | 2502 |
| Peak rating | 2604 · Jan 2002 | 2583 · Jun 2018 |
| Peak age | 30 | 43 |
| World rank now | #1,513 | #569 |
| World rank peak | #83 | #284 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,484 | 721 |
| Months active | 217 | 216 |
| % white wins | 57% | 53% |
| % black wins | 49% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2388 | 2495 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 151 | 14 |
Best Win
Hannes Stefansson
Hedinn Steingrimsson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Hannes Stefansson
Hedinn Steingrimsson