Sigurbjorn Bjornsson vs Bjorn Thorfinnsson
Sigurbjorn Bjornsson (51, FM, ISL) and Bjorn Thorfinnsson (47, IM, ISL) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Thorfinnsson leads with 5 wins to 4, with 4 draws — a 31% draw rate. Their last meeting at Le Kock - urslit 2026 saw Thorfinnsson prevail. With current classical ratings of 2279 and 2356, the Elo model gives Thorfinnsson a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2279 vs 2356 (Δ -77)
With Sigurbjorn Bjornsson as white
31% Sigurbjorn25% draw43% Bjorn
With Bjorn Thorfinnsson as white
24% Sigurbjorn21% draw55% Bjorn
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2279 | 2356+1 |
| Peak rating | 2401 · Oct 2012 | 2422 · Jul 2008 |
| Peak age | 37 | 29 |
| World rank now | #4,750 | #2,563 |
| World rank peak | #2,088 | #1,683 |
| Federation rank now | #25 | #15 |
| Games (career, STD) | 614 | 994 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 58% | 60% |
| % black wins | 48% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2228 | 2287 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 124 | 240 |
Best Win
Sigurbjorn Bjornsson
Bjorn Thorfinnsson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (24)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sigurbjorn Bjornsson
Bjorn Thorfinnsson