Helgi Olafsson vs Hannes Stefansson
Helgi Olafsson (70, GM, ISL) and Hannes Stefansson (54, GM, ISL) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2439 and 2409, the Elo model gives Olafsson a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2439 vs 2409 (Δ +30)
With Helgi Olafsson as white
47% Helgi25% draw28% Hannes
With Hannes Stefansson as white
35% Helgi29% draw36% Hannes
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Helgi Olafsson | Hannes Stefansson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2439 | 2409-5 |
| Peak rating | 2555 · Apr 2014 | 2604 · Jan 2002 |
| Peak age | 58 | 30 |
| World rank now | #1,140 | #1,513 |
| World rank peak | #389 | #83 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 207 | 1,484 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 57% | 57% |
| % black wins | 53% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2416 | 2388 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 28 | 151 |
Best Win
Helgi Olafsson
Hannes Stefansson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Helgi Olafsson
Hannes Stefansson