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 (Δ +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 Stefansson | Gauti Pall Jonsson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2534+22 | 2131-39 |
| Peak rating | 2551 · Mar 2025 | 2170 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 22 | 27 |
| World rank now | #393 | #12,707 |
| World rank peak | #330 | #9,952 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #61 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,678 | 1,024 |
| Months active | 173 | 167 |
| % white wins | 66% | 60% |
| % black wins | 62% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2504 | 2098 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 463 | 629 |
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