Benedikt Thorisson vs Josef Omarsson
Benedikt Thorisson (20, ISL) and Josef Omarsson (15, ISL) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Thorisson leads with 8 wins to 1, with 4 draws — a 31% draw rate. Their last meeting at Skakthings Kopavogs 2024 - Round 1-3 saw Omarsson prevail. With current classical ratings of 2019 and 2078, the Elo model gives Omarsson a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2019 vs 2078 (Δ -59)
With Benedikt Thorisson as white
35% Benedikt23% draw42% Josef
With Josef Omarsson as white
27% Benedikt20% draw53% Josef
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Benedikt Thorisson | Josef Omarsson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2019 | 2078 |
| Peak rating | 2106 · Dec 2024 | 2129 · Sep 2025 |
| Peak age | 18 | 14 |
| World rank now | #24,655 | #17,521 |
| World rank peak | #14,228 | #12,563 |
| Federation rank now | #100 | #77 |
| Games (career, STD) | 761 | 886 |
| Months active | 121 | 85 |
| % white wins | 49% | 44% |
| % black wins | 46% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1946 | 2048 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 155 | 191 |
Best Win
Benedikt Thorisson
Josef Omarsson
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).
Benedikt Thorisson
Josef Omarsson