Dagur Ragnarsson vs Bardur Orn Birkisson
Dagur Ragnarsson (29, IM, ISL) and Bardur Orn Birkisson (26, FM, ISL) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Ragnarsson leads with 7 wins to 1, with 3 draws — a 27% draw rate. Their last meeting at Icelandic Chess Championship 2026 saw Ragnarsson prevail. With current classical ratings of 2391 and 2278, the Elo model gives Ragnarsson a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2391 vs 2278 (Δ +113)
With Dagur Ragnarsson as white
60% Dagur19% draw20% Bardur
With Bardur Orn Birkisson as white
49% Dagur23% draw27% Bardur
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Dagur Ragnarsson | Bardur Orn Birkisson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2391 | 2278 |
| Peak rating | 2400 · Mar 2020 | 2342 · Apr 2025 |
| Peak age | 23 | 25 |
| World rank now | #1,828 | #4,787 |
| World rank peak | #1,828 | #2,918 |
| Federation rank now | #12 | #26 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,083 | 750 |
| Months active | 179 | 156 |
| % white wins | 58% | 53% |
| % black wins | 55% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2374 | 2219 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 340 | 249 |
Best Win
Dagur Ragnarsson
Bardur Orn Birkisson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (50)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Dagur Ragnarsson
Bardur Orn Birkisson