Dagur Ragnarsson vs Bjorn Holm Birkisson
Dagur Ragnarsson (29, IM, ISL) and Bjorn Holm Birkisson (26, CM, ISL) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Ragnarsson leads with 10 wins to 0, with 1 draws — a 9% draw rate. Their last meeting at Icelandic Chess Championship 2026 saw Ragnarsson prevail. With current classical ratings of 2391 and 2214, the Elo model gives Ragnarsson a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2391 vs 2214 (Δ +177)
With Dagur Ragnarsson as white
69% Dagur16% draw15% Bjorn
With Bjorn Holm Birkisson as white
60% Dagur20% draw21% Bjorn
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Dagur Ragnarsson | Bjorn Holm Birkisson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2391+13 | 2214-2 |
| Peak rating | 2400 · Mar 2020 | 2216 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 23 | 26 |
| World rank now | #1,828 | #7,426 |
| World rank peak | #1,828 | #7,363 |
| Federation rank now | #12 | #38 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,083 | 788 |
| Months active | 178 | 152 |
| % white wins | 58% | 53% |
| % black wins | 55% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2374 | 2191 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 340 | 210 |
Best Win
Dagur Ragnarsson
Bjorn Holm Birkisson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (44)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Dagur Ragnarsson
Bjorn Holm Birkisson