Sigurbjorn Bjornsson vs Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson
Sigurbjorn Bjornsson (51, FM, ISL) and Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson (33, GM, ISL) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Gretarsson leads with 4 wins to 3, with 3 draws — a 30% draw rate. Their last meeting at Wessman One bikarinn 2024 saw Gretarsson prevail. With current classical ratings of 2279 and 2494, the Elo model gives Gretarsson a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2279 vs 2494 (Δ -215)
With Sigurbjorn Bjornsson as white
17% Sigurbjorn18% draw65% Hjorvar
With Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson as white
11% Sigurbjorn15% draw73% Hjorvar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2279 | 2494 |
| Peak rating | 2401 · Oct 2012 | 2603 · Jun 2021 |
| Peak age | 37 | 28 |
| World rank now | #4,750 | #631 |
| World rank peak | #2,088 | #221 |
| Federation rank now | #25 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 614 | 1,114 |
| Months active | 217 | 199 |
| % white wins | 58% | 65% |
| % black wins | 48% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2228 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 124 | 0 |
Best Win
Sigurbjorn Bjornsson
Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (22)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sigurbjorn Bjornsson
Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson