Jon Viktor Gunnarsson vs Sigurbjorn Bjornsson
IM Jon Viktor Gunnarsson (2414) · FM Sigurbjorn Bjornsson (2260)
Jon Viktor Gunnarsson and Sigurbjorn Bjornsson have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 1999 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Gunnarsson leads 5 wins to 1, with 7 draws (46% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Closed (1 games). The average game between them lasted 31 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gunnarsson | Draws | Bjornsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnarsson with White | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Bjornsson with White | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gunnarsson | Draws | Bjornsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gunnarsson | Draws | Bjornsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B61 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | TCh-ISL Kvika 2025-26 |
| Oct 2024 | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | TCh-ISL Kvika 2024-25 |
| Jun 2018 | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Reykjavik Icelandic Open |
| Sep 2015 | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | chT-ISL 1516 |
| Oct 2013 | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | chT-ISL 1314 |
| Oct 2010 | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | chT-ISL 1011 |
| Mar 2010 | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | chT-ISL 0910 |
| Mar 2010 | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Reykjavik Open |
| Sep 2009 | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | ch-ISL |
| Aug 2002 | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-ISL |
| Sep 2001 | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-ISL |
| Aug 2001 | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | 1-0 | Italian Game | Olomouc Pricenet Cup |
| Sep 1999 | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | ch-ISL |
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What is the head-to-head score between Jon Viktor Gunnarsson and Sigurbjorn Bjornsson?
In 13 recorded games, Jon Viktor Gunnarsson has 5 wins, Sigurbjorn Bjornsson has 1 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Jon Viktor Gunnarsson and Sigurbjorn Bjornsson played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Sep 1999 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Jon Viktor Gunnarsson and Sigurbjorn Bjornsson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Closed (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.