Gauti Pall Jonsson vs Bardur Orn Birkisson
Gauti Pall Jonsson (27, ISL) and Bardur Orn Birkisson (26, FM, ISL) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Birkisson leads with 7 wins to 4, with 3 draws — a 21% draw rate. Their last meeting at VignirVatnar.is X EpicBet X Nina #2 saw Jonsson prevail. With current classical ratings of 2131 and 2278, the Elo model gives Birkisson a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2131 vs 2278 (Δ -147)
With Gauti Pall Jonsson as white
24% Gauti20% draw56% Bardur
With Bardur Orn Birkisson as white
18% Gauti17% draw66% Bardur
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gauti Pall Jonsson | Bardur Orn Birkisson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2131-39 | 2278+11 |
| Peak rating | 2170 · Apr 2026 | 2342 · Apr 2025 |
| Peak age | 27 | 25 |
| World rank now | #12,707 | #4,787 |
| World rank peak | #9,952 | #2,918 |
| Federation rank now | #61 | #26 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,024 | 750 |
| Months active | 167 | 155 |
| % white wins | 60% | 53% |
| % black wins | 56% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2098 | 2219 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 629 | 249 |
Best Win
Gauti Pall Jonsson
Bardur Orn Birkisson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (45)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gauti Pall Jonsson
Bardur Orn Birkisson