Vignir Vatnar Stefansson vs Hilmir Freyr Heimisson
Vignir Vatnar Stefansson (23, GM, ISL) and Hilmir Freyr Heimisson (25, IM, ISL) have met 18 times in classical OTB. Stefansson leads with 9 wins to 2, with 7 draws — a 39% draw rate. Their last meeting at Icelandic Chess Championship 2026 saw Stefansson prevail. With current classical ratings of 2534 and 2310, 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 2310 (Δ +224)
With Vignir Vatnar Stefansson as white
74% Vignir15% draw11% Hilmir
With Hilmir Freyr Heimisson as white
66% Vignir18% draw16% Hilmir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Hilmir Freyr Heimisson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2534 | 2310 |
| Peak rating | 2551 · Mar 2025 | 2413 · Jun 2023 |
| Peak age | 22 | 22 |
| World rank now | #393 | #3,778 |
| World rank peak | #330 | #1,592 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #20 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,678 | 1,205 |
| Months active | 174 | 168 |
| % white wins | 66% | 58% |
| % black wins | 62% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2504 | 2309 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 463 | 238 |
Best Win
Vignir Vatnar Stefansson
Hilmir Freyr Heimisson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (46)
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
Hilmir Freyr Heimisson