Helgi Olafsson vs Johann Hjartarson
Helgi Olafsson (70, GM, ISL) and Johann Hjartarson (63, GM, ISL) have met 1 time in classical OTB plus 14 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2439 and 2466, the Elo model gives Hjartarson a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2439 vs 2466 (Δ -27)
With Helgi Olafsson as white
37% Helgi29% draw34% Johann
With Johann Hjartarson as white
28% Helgi25% draw46% Johann
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Helgi Olafsson | Johann Hjartarson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2439 | 2466 |
| Peak rating | 2555 · Apr 2014 | 2640 · Jul 2003 |
| Peak age | 58 | 40 |
| World rank now | #1,140 | #865 |
| World rank peak | #389 | #48 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 207 | 485 |
| Months active | 217 | 216 |
| % white wins | 57% | 59% |
| % black wins | 53% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2416 | 2463 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 28 | 47 |
Best Win
Helgi Olafsson
Johann Hjartarson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Helgi Olafsson
Johann Hjartarson