Orn Leo Johannsson vs Bjorn Holm Birkisson
Orn Leo Johannsson (32, FM, ISL) and Bjorn Holm Birkisson (26, CM, ISL) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 21 rapid/blitz games. Johannsson leads the classical series 6–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2309 and 2214, the Elo model gives Johannsson a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2309 vs 2214 (Δ +95)
With Orn Leo Johannsson as white
58% Orn20% draw22% Bjorn
With Bjorn Holm Birkisson as white
47% Orn24% draw30% Bjorn
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Orn Leo Johannsson | Bjorn Holm Birkisson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2309 | 2214-2 |
| Peak rating | 2314 · Apr 2025 | 2216 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 31 | 26 |
| World rank now | #3,813 | #7,426 |
| World rank peak | #3,583 | #7,363 |
| Federation rank now | #21 | #38 |
| Games (career, STD) | 532 | 788 |
| Months active | 189 | 152 |
| % white wins | 59% | 53% |
| % black wins | 53% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2211 | 2191 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 122 | 210 |
Best Win
Orn Leo Johannsson
Bjorn Holm Birkisson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (29)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Orn Leo Johannsson
Bjorn Holm Birkisson