Bjorn Thorfinnsson vs Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson
Bjorn Thorfinnsson (47, IM, ISL) and Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson (33, GM, ISL) have met 15 times in classical OTB. Gretarsson leads with 11 wins to 3, with 1 draws — a 7% draw rate. Their last meeting at VIGNIRVATNAR.IS X MICHELSEN 2024 saw Thorfinnsson prevail. With current classical ratings of 2356 and 2494, the Elo model gives Gretarsson a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2356 vs 2494 (Δ -138)
With Bjorn Thorfinnsson as white
24% Bjorn23% draw53% Hjorvar
With Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson as white
17% Bjorn19% draw64% Hjorvar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2356+1 | 2494 |
| Peak rating | 2422 · Jul 2008 | 2603 · Jun 2021 |
| Peak age | 29 | 28 |
| World rank now | #2,563 | #631 |
| World rank peak | #1,683 | #221 |
| Federation rank now | #15 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 994 | 1,114 |
| Months active | 217 | 199 |
| % white wins | 60% | 65% |
| % black wins | 54% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2287 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 240 | 0 |
Best Win
Bjorn Thorfinnsson
Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson
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).
Bjorn Thorfinnsson
Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson