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Vignir Vatnar Stefansson vs Gauti Pall Jonsson

Vignir Vatnar Stefansson (23, GM, ISL) and Gauti Pall Jonsson (27, ISL) have met 17 times in classical OTB. Stefansson leads with 8 wins to 5, with 4 draws — a 24% draw rate. Their last meeting at Vignir Vatnar Open mai 2026 saw Stefansson prevail. With current classical ratings of 2534 and 2131, the Elo model gives Stefansson a 88% chance of winning a classical game with white.

Head-to-Head Score

If they played today · Classical

Based on current Elo: 2534 vs 2131 +403)
With Vignir Vatnar Stefansson as white
88% Vignir9% draw3% Gauti
With Gauti Pall Jonsson as white
84% Vignir11% draw5% Gauti

Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.

Career Compare

Vignir Vatnar StefanssonGauti Pall Jonsson
Current rating (STD)2534+222131-39
Peak rating2551 · Mar 20252170 · Apr 2026
Peak age2227
World rank now#393#12,707
World rank peak#330#9,952
Federation rank now#1#61
Games (career, STD)1,6781,024
Months active173167
% white wins66%60%
% black wins62%56%
TPR last 12m (STD)25042098
Activity 12m (games)463629

Best Win

Vignir Vatnar Stefansson
Gauti Pall Jonsson

Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context

All Meetings (96)

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
Gauti Pall Jonsson

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