Vignir Vatnar Stefansson vs Simon Thorhallsson
Vignir Vatnar Stefansson (23, GM, ISL) and Simon Thorhallsson (27, FM, ISL) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Stefansson leads with 7 wins to 1, with 3 draws — a 27% draw rate. Their last meeting at Minningarskakmot um Hrafn Jokulsson 2025 saw Stefansson prevail. With current classical ratings of 2534 and 2203, 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 2203 (Δ +331)
With Vignir Vatnar Stefansson as white
83% Vignir11% draw5% Simon
With Simon Thorhallsson as white
78% Vignir14% draw9% Simon
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Simon Thorhallsson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2534+22 | 2203 |
| Peak rating | 2551 · Mar 2025 | 2284 · Oct 2021 |
| Peak age | 22 | 22 |
| World rank now | #393 | #7,992 |
| World rank peak | #330 | #5,158 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #39 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,678 | 516 |
| Months active | 173 | 165 |
| % white wins | 66% | 58% |
| % black wins | 62% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2504 | 2120 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 463 | 171 |
Best Win
Vignir Vatnar Stefansson
Simon Thorhallsson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (31)
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
Simon Thorhallsson