Hilmir Freyr Heimisson vs Bjorn Holm Birkisson
Hilmir Freyr Heimisson (25, IM, ISL) and Bjorn Holm Birkisson (26, CM, ISL) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 16 rapid/blitz games. Heimisson leads the classical series 4–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2310 and 2214, the Elo model gives Heimisson a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2310 vs 2214 (Δ +96)
With Hilmir Freyr Heimisson as white
58% Hilmir20% draw22% Bjorn
With Bjorn Holm Birkisson as white
47% Hilmir23% draw30% Bjorn
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hilmir Freyr Heimisson | Bjorn Holm Birkisson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2310 | 2214 |
| Peak rating | 2413 · Jun 2023 | 2216 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 22 | 26 |
| World rank now | #3,778 | #7,426 |
| World rank peak | #1,592 | #7,363 |
| Federation rank now | #20 | #38 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,205 | 788 |
| Months active | 168 | 153 |
| % white wins | 58% | 53% |
| % black wins | 50% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2309 | 2191 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 238 | 210 |
Best Win
Hilmir Freyr Heimisson
Bjorn Holm Birkisson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (25)
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
Bjorn Holm Birkisson