Hilmir Freyr Heimisson vs Bardur Orn Birkisson
Hilmir Freyr Heimisson (25, IM, ISL) and Bardur Orn Birkisson (26, FM, ISL) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Birkisson leads with 6 wins to 3, with 3 draws — a 25% draw rate. Their last meeting at Icelandic Chess Championship 2026 saw Heimisson prevail. With current classical ratings of 2310 and 2278, the Elo model gives Heimisson a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2310 vs 2278 (Δ +32)
With Hilmir Freyr Heimisson as white
48% Hilmir23% draw29% Bardur
With Bardur Orn Birkisson as white
36% Hilmir28% draw37% Bardur
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hilmir Freyr Heimisson | Bardur Orn Birkisson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2310+13 | 2278+11 |
| Peak rating | 2413 · Jun 2023 | 2342 · Apr 2025 |
| Peak age | 22 | 25 |
| World rank now | #3,779 | #4,787 |
| World rank peak | #1,592 | #2,918 |
| Federation rank now | #20 | #26 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,205 | 750 |
| Months active | 167 | 155 |
| % white wins | 58% | 53% |
| % black wins | 50% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2309 | 2219 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 238 | 249 |
Best Win
Hilmir Freyr Heimisson
Bardur Orn Birkisson
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).
Hilmir Freyr Heimisson
Bardur Orn Birkisson