Oliver Johannesson vs Bardur Orn Birkisson
Oliver Johannesson (28, FM, ISL) and Bardur Orn Birkisson (26, FM, ISL) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 19 rapid/blitz games. Johannesson leads the classical series 6–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2262 and 2278, the Elo model gives Birkisson a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2262 vs 2278 (Δ -16)
With Oliver Johannesson as white
40% Oliver26% draw34% Bardur
With Bardur Orn Birkisson as white
31% Oliver24% draw45% Bardur
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Oliver Johannesson | Bardur Orn Birkisson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2262 | 2278+11 |
| Peak rating | 2302 · May 2015 | 2342 · Apr 2025 |
| Peak age | 17 | 25 |
| World rank now | #5,360 | #4,787 |
| World rank peak | #4,884 | #2,918 |
| Federation rank now | #28 | #26 |
| Games (career, STD) | 729 | 750 |
| Months active | 179 | 155 |
| % white wins | 56% | 53% |
| % black wins | 50% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2274 | 2219 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 172 | 249 |
Best Win
Oliver Johannesson
Bardur Orn 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).
Oliver Johannesson
Bardur Orn Birkisson