Bjorn Thorfinnsson vs Vignir Vatnar Stefansson
IM Bjorn Thorfinnsson (2350) · GM Vignir Vatnar Stefansson (2534)
Bjorn Thorfinnsson and Vignir Vatnar Stefansson have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2013 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Thorfinnsson leads 3 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Horwitz Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Thorfinnsson | Draws | Stefansson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorfinnsson with White | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Stefansson with White | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Thorfinnsson | Draws | Stefansson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Thorfinnsson | Draws | Stefansson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 0-1 | English Opening | Icelandic Team Chess Championships 2026/27 - Premier League |
| Jun 2026 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | Green Diamond Invitational 2026 | Main Event |
| May 2026 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 0-1 | Torre Attack | ch-ISL 2026 |
| Sep 2025 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Reykjavik CC Autumn |
| Jan 2025 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2021 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 0-1 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | ch-ISL |
| Aug 2020 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-ISL |
| May 2019 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Akureyri Icelandic Open |
| Sep 2018 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | Reykjavik TR CC-A |
| Nov 2017 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Reykjavik Northern Lights Open |
| May 2017 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-ISL |
| May 2013 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-ISL Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Bjorn Thorfinnsson and Vignir Vatnar Stefansson?
In 12 recorded games, Bjorn Thorfinnsson has 3 wins, Vignir Vatnar Stefansson has 5 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Bjorn Thorfinnsson and Vignir Vatnar Stefansson played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from May 2013 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Bjorn Thorfinnsson and Vignir Vatnar Stefansson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Horwitz Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Dutch Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.