Johann Hjartarson vs Hannes Stefansson
Johann Hjartarson (63, GM, ISL) and Hannes Stefansson (54, GM, ISL) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 16 rapid/blitz games. Hjartarson leads the classical series 3–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2466 and 2409, the Elo model gives Hjartarson a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2466 vs 2409 (Δ +57)
With Johann Hjartarson as white
51% Johann23% draw25% Hannes
With Hannes Stefansson as white
39% Johann28% draw33% Hannes
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Johann Hjartarson | Hannes Stefansson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2466 | 2409-5 |
| Peak rating | 2640 · Jul 2003 | 2604 · Jan 2002 |
| Peak age | 40 | 30 |
| World rank now | #865 | #1,513 |
| World rank peak | #48 | #83 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 485 | 1,484 |
| Months active | 216 | 217 |
| % white wins | 59% | 57% |
| % black wins | 59% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2463 | 2388 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 47 | 151 |
Best Win
Johann Hjartarson
Hannes Stefansson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (23)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Johann Hjartarson
Hannes Stefansson