Vignir Vatnar Stefansson vs Bardur Orn Birkisson
GM Vignir Vatnar Stefansson (2540) · FM Bardur Orn Birkisson (2254)
Vignir Vatnar Stefansson and Bardur Orn Birkisson have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2013 and the most recent in May 2026. Stefansson leads 6 wins to 1, with 4 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Van 't Kruijs Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 34 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Stefansson | Draws | Birkisson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefansson with White | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Birkisson with White | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Stefansson | Draws | Birkisson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Stefansson | Draws | Birkisson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A35 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Bardur Orn Birkisson | 1-0 | English Opening | ch-ISL 2026 |
| Mar 2026 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Bardur Orn Birkisson | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Kopavogur Int. 2026 |
| Sep 2025 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Bardur Orn Birkisson | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Reykjavik CC Autumn |
| Jun 2025 | Bardur Orn Birkisson | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Icelandic Open 100yr |
| Apr 2024 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Bardur Orn Birkisson | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-ISL |
| Sep 2021 | Bardur Orn Birkisson | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 0-1 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 21st ch-EU |
| Nov 2018 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Bardur Orn Birkisson | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT1-ISL 1819 |
| Nov 2017 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Bardur Orn Birkisson | 0-1 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | ch-Gardabaer |
| May 2017 | Bardur Orn Birkisson | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-ISL |
| Apr 2017 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Bardur Orn Birkisson | 1-0 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | Reykjavik Open |
| Jun 2013 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | Bardur Orn Birkisson | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | ch-ISL Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Vignir Vatnar Stefansson and Bardur Orn Birkisson?
In 11 recorded games, Vignir Vatnar Stefansson has 6 wins, Bardur Orn Birkisson has 1 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Vignir Vatnar Stefansson and Bardur Orn Birkisson played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jun 2013 to May 2026.
What openings do Vignir Vatnar Stefansson and Bardur Orn Birkisson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Van 't Kruijs Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.