Vignir Vatnar Stefansson vs Stephan Briem
Vignir Vatnar Stefansson (23, GM, ISL) and Stephan Briem (23, ISL) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 38 rapid/blitz games. Stefansson leads the classical series 4–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2534 and 2154, the Elo model gives Stefansson a 87% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2534 vs 2154 (Δ +380)
With Vignir Vatnar Stefansson as white
87% Vignir10% draw3% Stephan
With Stephan Briem as white
82% Vignir12% draw6% Stephan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Stephan Briem | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2534 | 2154 |
| Peak rating | 2551 · Mar 2025 | 2223 · Jun 2019 |
| Peak age | 22 | 16 |
| World rank now | #393 | #10,976 |
| World rank peak | #330 | #8,238 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #55 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,678 | 482 |
| Months active | 174 | 129 |
| % white wins | 66% | 57% |
| % black wins | 62% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2506 | 2093 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 462 | 124 |
Best Win
Vignir Vatnar Stefansson
Stephan Briem
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (45)
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
Stephan Briem