Johann Hjartarson vs Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson
Johann Hjartarson (63, GM, ISL) and Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson (33, GM, ISL) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 18 rapid/blitz games. Hjartarson leads the classical series 5–3 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2466 and 2494, the Elo model gives Gretarsson a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2466 vs 2494 (Δ -28)
With Johann Hjartarson as white
36% Johann29% draw34% Hjorvar
With Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson as white
28% Johann26% draw46% Hjorvar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Johann Hjartarson | Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2466 | 2494 |
| Peak rating | 2640 · Jul 2003 | 2603 · Jun 2021 |
| Peak age | 40 | 28 |
| World rank now | #865 | #631 |
| World rank peak | #48 | #221 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 485 | 1,114 |
| Months active | 216 | 199 |
| % white wins | 59% | 65% |
| % black wins | 59% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2463 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 47 | 0 |
Best Win
Johann Hjartarson
Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (27)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Johann Hjartarson
Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson