Johann Hjartarson vs Vignir Vatnar Stefansson
Johann Hjartarson (63, GM, ISL) and Vignir Vatnar Stefansson (23, GM, ISL) have met 11 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 4–4 with 3 draws — a 27% draw rate. Their last meeting at Fridriksmot Landsbankans - Islandsmotid i skak 2025 saw Hjartarson prevail. With current classical ratings of 2466 and 2534, the Elo model gives Stefansson a 41% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2466 vs 2534 (Δ -68)
With Johann Hjartarson as white
31% Johann28% draw41% Vignir
With Vignir Vatnar Stefansson as white
24% Johann23% draw53% Vignir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Johann Hjartarson | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2466 | 2534+22 |
| Peak rating | 2640 · Jul 2003 | 2551 · Mar 2025 |
| Peak age | 40 | 22 |
| World rank now | #865 | #393 |
| World rank peak | #48 | #330 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 485 | 1,678 |
| Months active | 216 | 173 |
| % white wins | 59% | 66% |
| % black wins | 59% | 62% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2463 | 2504 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 47 | 463 |
Best Win
Johann Hjartarson
Vignir Vatnar Stefansson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (33)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Johann Hjartarson
Vignir Vatnar Stefansson