Vignir Vatnar Stefansson vs Birkir Isak Johannsson
Vignir Vatnar Stefansson (23, GM, ISL) and Birkir Isak Johannsson (24, FM, ISL) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Stefansson leads the classical series 5–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2534 and 2306, the Elo model gives Stefansson a 74% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2534 vs 2306 (Δ +228)
With Vignir Vatnar Stefansson as white
74% Vignir15% draw10% Birkir
With Birkir Isak Johannsson as white
66% Vignir18% draw16% Birkir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Birkir Isak Johannsson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2534+22 | 2306 |
| Peak rating | 2551 · Mar 2025 | 2306 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 22 | 24 |
| World rank now | #393 | #3,898 |
| World rank peak | #330 | #3,887 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #22 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,678 | 415 |
| Months active | 173 | 134 |
| % white wins | 66% | 52% |
| % black wins | 62% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2504 | 2331 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 463 | 65 |
Best Win
Vignir Vatnar Stefansson
Birkir Isak Johannsson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
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
Birkir Isak Johannsson