Jon L Arnason vs Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson
Jon L Arnason (66, GM, ISL) and Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson (33, GM, ISL) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Gretarsson leads the classical series 3–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2407 and 2494, the Elo model gives Gretarsson a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2407 vs 2494 (Δ -87)
With Jon L Arnason as white
30% Jon26% draw44% Hjorvar
With Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson as white
22% Jon22% draw56% Hjorvar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jon L Arnason | Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2407 | 2494 |
| Peak rating | 2528 · Jan 2001 | 2603 · Jun 2021 |
| Peak age | 41 | 28 |
| World rank now | #1,549 | #631 |
| World rank peak | #328 | #221 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 167 | 1,114 |
| Months active | 217 | 199 |
| % white wins | 49% | 65% |
| % black wins | 46% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2392 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 0 |
Best Win
Jon L Arnason
Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jon L Arnason
Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson