David Kjartansson vs Vignir Vatnar Stefansson
David Kjartansson (44, IM, ISL) and Vignir Vatnar Stefansson (23, GM, ISL) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Stefansson leads with 5 wins to 4, with 3 draws — a 25% draw rate. Their last meeting at Snooker and Pool 11 des 22 saw Stefansson prevail. With current classical ratings of 2251 and 2534, the Elo model gives Stefansson a 73% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2251 vs 2534 (Δ -283)
With David Kjartansson as white
12% David16% draw73% Vignir
With Vignir Vatnar Stefansson as white
7% David13% draw80% Vignir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| David Kjartansson | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2251 | 2534+22 |
| Peak rating | 2409 · Nov 2017 | 2551 · Mar 2025 |
| Peak age | 35 | 22 |
| World rank now | #5,792 | #393 |
| World rank peak | #2,010 | #330 |
| Federation rank now | #30 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 613 | 1,678 |
| Months active | 217 | 173 |
| % white wins | 63% | 66% |
| % black wins | 59% | 62% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2177 | 2504 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 38 | 463 |
Best Win
David Kjartansson
Vignir Vatnar Stefansson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (26)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
David Kjartansson
Vignir Vatnar Stefansson