Bjorn Thorfinnsson vs Ingvar Thor Johannesson
Bjorn Thorfinnsson (47, IM, ISL) and Ingvar Thor Johannesson (49, FM, ISL) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Johannesson leads with 5 wins to 2, with 6 draws — a 46% draw rate. Their last meeting at Atskakkakkeppni taflfelaga 2023 saw Thorfinnsson prevail. With current classical ratings of 2356 and 2260, the Elo model gives Thorfinnsson a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2356 vs 2260 (Δ +96)
With Bjorn Thorfinnsson as white
58% Bjorn20% draw22% Ingvar
With Ingvar Thor Johannesson as white
47% Bjorn24% draw29% Ingvar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Ingvar Thor Johannesson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2356+1 | 2260 |
| Peak rating | 2422 · Jul 2008 | 2378 · Apr 2015 |
| Peak age | 29 | 38 |
| World rank now | #2,563 | #5,437 |
| World rank peak | #1,683 | #2,598 |
| Federation rank now | #15 | #29 |
| Games (career, STD) | 994 | 539 |
| Months active | 217 | 215 |
| % white wins | 60% | 57% |
| % black wins | 54% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2287 | 2269 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 240 | 25 |
Best Win
Bjorn Thorfinnsson
Ingvar Thor Johannesson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Bjorn Thorfinnsson
Ingvar Thor Johannesson