Gauti Pall Jonsson vs Bjorn Holm Birkisson
Gauti Pall Jonsson (27, ISL) and Bjorn Holm Birkisson (26, CM, ISL) have met 15 times in classical OTB. Jonsson leads with 5 wins to 4, with 6 draws — a 40% draw rate. Their last meeting at Bodmot TR 2026 - a-ridill drew. With current classical ratings of 2131 and 2214, the Elo model gives Birkisson a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2131 vs 2214 (Δ -83)
With Gauti Pall Jonsson as white
31% Gauti23% draw45% Bjorn
With Bjorn Holm Birkisson as white
24% Gauti20% draw57% Bjorn
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gauti Pall Jonsson | Bjorn Holm Birkisson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2131-39 | 2214-2 |
| Peak rating | 2170 · Apr 2026 | 2216 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 27 | 26 |
| World rank now | #12,707 | #7,426 |
| World rank peak | #9,952 | #7,363 |
| Federation rank now | #61 | #38 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,024 | 788 |
| Months active | 167 | 152 |
| % white wins | 60% | 53% |
| % black wins | 56% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2098 | 2191 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 629 | 210 |
Best Win
Gauti Pall Jonsson
Bjorn Holm Birkisson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (46)
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
Bjorn Holm Birkisson