Hannes Stefansson vs Helgi Ass Gretarsson
Hannes Stefansson (54, GM, ISL) and Helgi Ass Gretarsson (49, GM, ISL) have met 11 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 3–3 with 5 draws — a 45% draw rate. Their last meeting at Le Kock motarodin - November 2025 saw Gretarsson prevail. With current classical ratings of 2409 and 2420, the Elo model gives Gretarsson a 33% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2409 vs 2420 (Δ -11)
With Hannes Stefansson as white
40% Hannes27% draw33% Helgi
With Helgi Ass Gretarsson as white
30% Hannes26% draw44% Helgi
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hannes Stefansson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2409-5 | 2420 |
| Peak rating | 2604 · Jan 2002 | 2548 · Jan 2001 |
| Peak age | 30 | 24 |
| World rank now | #1,513 | #1,358 |
| World rank peak | #83 | #231 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,484 | 413 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 57% | 66% |
| % black wins | 49% | 60% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2388 | 2414 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 151 | 133 |
Best Win
Hannes Stefansson
Helgi Ass Gretarsson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (35)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Hannes Stefansson
Helgi Ass Gretarsson