Bragi Thorfinnsson vs Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson
Bragi Thorfinnsson (45, GM, ISL) and Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson (33, GM, ISL) have met 23 times in classical OTB. Gretarsson leads with 11 wins to 4, with 8 draws — a 35% draw rate. Their last meeting at Wessman One bikarinn 2024 saw Gretarsson prevail. With current classical ratings of 2370 and 2494, the Elo model gives Gretarsson a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2370 vs 2494 (Δ -124)
With Bragi Thorfinnsson as white
26% Bragi24% draw51% Hjorvar
With Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson as white
19% Bragi20% draw62% Hjorvar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Bragi Thorfinnsson | Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2370-2 | 2494 |
| Peak rating | 2493 · Jun 2013 | 2603 · Jun 2021 |
| Peak age | 32 | 28 |
| World rank now | #2,236 | #631 |
| World rank peak | #830 | #221 |
| Federation rank now | #14 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 958 | 1,114 |
| Months active | 217 | 199 |
| % white wins | 56% | 65% |
| % black wins | 48% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2396 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 133 | 0 |
Best Win
Bragi Thorfinnsson
Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (35)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Bragi Thorfinnsson
Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson