Helgi Ass Gretarsson vs Vignir Vatnar Stefansson
Helgi Ass Gretarsson (49, GM, ISL) and Vignir Vatnar Stefansson (23, GM, ISL) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Gretarsson leads with 5 wins to 2, with 3 draws — a 30% draw rate. Their last meeting at Vignir Vatnar Open mai 2026 saw Stefansson prevail. With current classical ratings of 2420 and 2534, the Elo model gives Stefansson a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2420 vs 2534 (Δ -114)
With Helgi Ass Gretarsson as white
27% Helgi25% draw49% Vignir
With Vignir Vatnar Stefansson as white
19% Helgi21% draw60% Vignir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Helgi Ass Gretarsson | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2420 | 2534+22 |
| Peak rating | 2548 · Jan 2001 | 2551 · Mar 2025 |
| Peak age | 24 | 22 |
| World rank now | #1,358 | #393 |
| World rank peak | #231 | #330 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 413 | 1,678 |
| Months active | 217 | 173 |
| % white wins | 66% | 66% |
| % black wins | 60% | 62% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2414 | 2504 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 133 | 463 |
Best Win
Helgi Ass Gretarsson
Vignir Vatnar Stefansson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (64)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Helgi Ass Gretarsson
Vignir Vatnar Stefansson