Vignir Vatnar Stefansson vs Bjorn Holm Birkisson
Vignir Vatnar Stefansson (23, GM, ISL) and Bjorn Holm Birkisson (26, CM, ISL) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Stefansson leads with 6 wins to 1, with 5 draws — a 42% draw rate. Their last meeting at Icelandic Chess Championship 2026 drew. With current classical ratings of 2534 and 2214, the Elo model gives Stefansson a 83% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2534 vs 2214 (Δ +320)
With Vignir Vatnar Stefansson as white
83% Vignir12% draw6% Bjorn
With Bjorn Holm Birkisson as white
77% Vignir14% draw9% Bjorn
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Bjorn Holm Birkisson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2534+22 | 2214-2 |
| Peak rating | 2551 · Mar 2025 | 2216 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 22 | 26 |
| World rank now | #393 | #7,426 |
| World rank peak | #330 | #7,363 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #38 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,678 | 788 |
| Months active | 173 | 152 |
| % white wins | 66% | 53% |
| % black wins | 62% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2504 | 2191 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 463 | 210 |
Best Win
Vignir Vatnar Stefansson
Bjorn Holm Birkisson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (39)
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
Bjorn Holm Birkisson