Benedikt Thorisson vs Benedikt Briem
Benedikt Thorisson (20, ISL) and Benedikt Briem (20, CM, ISL) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Briem leads with 8 wins to 2, with 1 draws — a 9% draw rate. Their last meeting at Reykjavik Open 2026 drew. With current classical ratings of 2019 and 2239, the Elo model gives Briem a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2019 vs 2239 (Δ -220)
With Benedikt Thorisson as white
18% Benedikt16% draw66% Benedikt
With Benedikt Briem as white
12% Benedikt14% draw74% Benedikt
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Benedikt Thorisson | Benedikt Briem | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2019+3 | 2239-23 |
| Peak rating | 2106 · Dec 2024 | 2262 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 18 | 20 |
| World rank now | #24,656 | #6,293 |
| World rank peak | #14,228 | #5,384 |
| Federation rank now | #100 | #33 |
| Games (career, STD) | 761 | 675 |
| Months active | 120 | 123 |
| % white wins | 49% | 52% |
| % black wins | 46% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1946 | 2212 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 155 | 203 |
Best Win
Benedikt Thorisson
Benedikt Briem
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (42)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Benedikt Thorisson
Benedikt Briem