Hannes Stefansson vs Bjorn Thorfinnsson
Hannes Stefansson (54, GM, ISL) and Bjorn Thorfinnsson (47, IM, ISL) have met 16 times in classical OTB. Stefansson leads with 8 wins to 3, with 5 draws — a 31% draw rate. Their last meeting at Icelandic Chess Championship 2026 drew. With current classical ratings of 2409 and 2356, the Elo model gives Stefansson a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2409 vs 2356 (Δ +53)
With Hannes Stefansson as white
51% Hannes23% draw26% Bjorn
With Bjorn Thorfinnsson as white
39% Hannes28% draw34% Bjorn
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hannes Stefansson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2409-5 | 2356+1 |
| Peak rating | 2604 · Jan 2002 | 2422 · Jul 2008 |
| Peak age | 30 | 29 |
| World rank now | #1,513 | #2,563 |
| World rank peak | #83 | #1,683 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #15 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,484 | 994 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 57% | 60% |
| % black wins | 49% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2388 | 2287 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 151 | 240 |
Best Win
Hannes Stefansson
Bjorn Thorfinnsson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (31)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Hannes Stefansson
Bjorn Thorfinnsson