Vignir Vatnar Stefansson vs Bardur Orn Birkisson
Vignir Vatnar Stefansson (23, GM, ISL) and Bardur Orn Birkisson (26, FM, ISL) have met 17 times in classical OTB. Stefansson leads with 8 wins to 2, with 7 draws — a 41% draw rate. Their last meeting at Icelandic Chess Championship 2026 saw Stefansson prevail. With current classical ratings of 2534 and 2278, the Elo model gives Stefansson a 77% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2534 vs 2278 (Δ +256)
With Vignir Vatnar Stefansson as white
77% Vignir14% draw9% Bardur
With Bardur Orn Birkisson as white
70% Vignir17% draw14% Bardur
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Bardur Orn Birkisson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2534+22 | 2278+11 |
| Peak rating | 2551 · Mar 2025 | 2342 · Apr 2025 |
| Peak age | 22 | 25 |
| World rank now | #393 | #4,787 |
| World rank peak | #330 | #2,918 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #26 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,678 | 750 |
| Months active | 173 | 155 |
| % white wins | 66% | 53% |
| % black wins | 62% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2504 | 2219 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 463 | 249 |
Best Win
Vignir Vatnar Stefansson
Bardur Orn Birkisson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (54)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vignir Vatnar Stefansson
Bardur Orn Birkisson