Bragi Thorfinnsson vs Sigurbjorn Bjornsson
GM Bragi Thorfinnsson (2370) · FM Sigurbjorn Bjornsson (2260)
Bragi Thorfinnsson and Sigurbjorn Bjornsson have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1995 and the most recent in Jun 2025. Thorfinnsson leads 5 wins to 0, with 8 draws (38% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 34 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Thorfinnsson | Draws | Bjornsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorfinnsson with White | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Bjornsson with White | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Thorfinnsson | Draws | Bjornsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Thorfinnsson | Draws | Bjornsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A66 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B56 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | 1-0 | English Opening | Icelandic Open 100yr |
| Apr 2021 | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 0-1 | Elephant Gambit | ch-ISL |
| Sep 2020 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | 1-0 | London System | Reykjavik Haustmot A |
| Oct 2013 | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Reykjavik |
| Oct 2012 | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | chT-ISL 1213 |
| Apr 2012 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-ISL |
| Sep 2009 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-ISL |
| Aug 2002 | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | ch-ISL |
| Sep 2001 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | ch-ISL |
| Jan 2001 | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | chT-ISL 0001 |
| Sep 1999 | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-ISL |
| Jan 1997 | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | chB-ISL |
| Jan 1995 | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Hafnarfjordur Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Bragi Thorfinnsson and Sigurbjorn Bjornsson?
In 13 recorded games, Bragi Thorfinnsson has 5 wins, Sigurbjorn Bjornsson has 0 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Bragi Thorfinnsson and Sigurbjorn Bjornsson played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jan 1995 to Jun 2025.
What openings do Bragi Thorfinnsson and Sigurbjorn Bjornsson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (1 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.