Jon Viktor Gunnarsson vs Bjorn Thorfinnsson
Jon Viktor Gunnarsson (46, IM, ISL) and Bjorn Thorfinnsson (47, IM, ISL) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. Gunnarsson leads the classical series 6–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2414 and 2356, the Elo model gives Gunnarsson a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2414 vs 2356 (Δ +58)
With Jon Viktor Gunnarsson as white
52% Jon23% draw26% Bjorn
With Bjorn Thorfinnsson as white
40% Jon27% draw33% Bjorn
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2414 | 2356+1 |
| Peak rating | 2472 · Apr 2009 | 2422 · Jul 2008 |
| Peak age | 29 | 29 |
| World rank now | #1,447 | #2,563 |
| World rank peak | #1,021 | #1,683 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #15 |
| Games (career, STD) | 524 | 994 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 59% | 60% |
| % black wins | 55% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2162 | 2287 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 26 | 240 |
Best Win
Jon Viktor Gunnarsson
Bjorn Thorfinnsson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jon Viktor Gunnarsson
Bjorn Thorfinnsson