Magnus Orn Ulfarsson vs Bjorn-Ivar Karlsson
Magnus Orn Ulfarsson (50, FM, ISL) and Bjorn-Ivar Karlsson (41, FM, ISL) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 18 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2351 and 2329, the Elo model gives Ulfarsson a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2351 vs 2329 (Δ +22)
With Magnus Orn Ulfarsson as white
46% Magnus25% draw30% Bjorn-Ivar
With Bjorn-Ivar Karlsson as white
34% Magnus27% draw38% Bjorn-Ivar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Magnus Orn Ulfarsson | Bjorn-Ivar Karlsson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2351 | 2329 |
| Peak rating | 2403 · Apr 2008 | 2341 · Apr 2024 |
| Peak age | 32 | 39 |
| World rank now | #2,690 | #3,224 |
| World rank peak | #2,103 | #2,935 |
| Federation rank now | #18 | #19 |
| Games (career, STD) | 117 | 225 |
| Months active | 217 | 212 |
| % white wins | 58% | 57% |
| % black wins | 54% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2129 | 2265 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 7 | 11 |
Best Win
Magnus Orn Ulfarsson
Bjorn-Ivar Karlsson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Magnus Orn Ulfarsson
Bjorn-Ivar Karlsson