Bjorn Thorfinnsson vs Vignir Vatnar Stefansson
Bjorn Thorfinnsson (47, IM, ISL) and Vignir Vatnar Stefansson (23, GM, ISL) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Stefansson leads with 5 wins to 2, with 4 draws — a 36% draw rate. Their last meeting at Vignir Vatnar Open mai 2026 saw Thorfinnsson prevail. With current classical ratings of 2356 and 2534, the Elo model gives Stefansson a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2356 vs 2534 (Δ -178)
With Bjorn Thorfinnsson as white
20% Bjorn21% draw59% Vignir
With Vignir Vatnar Stefansson as white
14% Bjorn17% draw69% Vignir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2356 | 2534 |
| Peak rating | 2422 · Jul 2008 | 2551 · Mar 2025 |
| Peak age | 29 | 22 |
| World rank now | #2,563 | #393 |
| World rank peak | #1,683 | #330 |
| Federation rank now | #15 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 994 | 1,678 |
| Months active | 218 | 174 |
| % white wins | 60% | 66% |
| % black wins | 54% | 62% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2287 | 2504 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 240 | 463 |
Best Win
Bjorn Thorfinnsson
Vignir Vatnar Stefansson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (51)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Bjorn Thorfinnsson
Vignir Vatnar Stefansson