Johann Hjartarson vs Helgi Ass Gretarsson
Johann Hjartarson (63, GM, ISL) and Helgi Ass Gretarsson (49, GM, ISL) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 24 rapid/blitz games. Hjartarson leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2466 and 2420, the Elo model gives Hjartarson a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2466 vs 2420 (Δ +46)
With Johann Hjartarson as white
49% Johann24% draw26% Helgi
With Helgi Ass Gretarsson as white
37% Johann29% draw34% Helgi
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Johann Hjartarson | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2466 | 2420 |
| Peak rating | 2640 · Jul 2003 | 2548 · Jan 2001 |
| Peak age | 40 | 24 |
| World rank now | #865 | #1,358 |
| World rank peak | #48 | #231 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 485 | 413 |
| Months active | 216 | 217 |
| % white wins | 59% | 66% |
| % black wins | 59% | 60% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2463 | 2414 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 47 | 133 |
Best Win
Johann Hjartarson
Helgi Ass Gretarsson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (29)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Johann Hjartarson
Helgi Ass Gretarsson