Prepare against Adalsteinn Thorarensen
Iceland · World #94,897 classical · FIDE ID 2304384
When preparing against Adalsteinn Thorarensen, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (94%).
Our database contains 69 games by Adalsteinn Thorarensen, covering Jul 2008 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Adalsteinn Thorarensen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adalsteinn Thorarensen before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,746 | 1,782 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,728 | 1,764 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,671 | 1,753 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 20 | 10 | 39 | 29.0% |
| As White | 33 | 13 | 4 | 16 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 36 | 7 | 6 | 23 | 19.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adalsteinn Thorarensen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adalsteinn Thorarensen's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 54.5% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 15 | 45.5% | 46.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 44.4% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Thorarensen usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Thorarensen usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Thorarensen usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Thorarensen usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Thorarensen usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (7% of these games) — Thorarensen usually continues dxe5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 88.2% | 13.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 93.8% | 53.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Adalsteinn Thorarensen's chess games
All 69 games by Adalsteinn Thorarensen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Nov 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 20 wins, 10 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Carsten Aubert | 1,997 | Reykjavik Open | D45 |
| Oct 2013 | Harpa Ingolfsdottir | 1,977 | chT-ISL 1314 | C02 |
| Nov 2019 | Emil Sigurdarson | 1,935 | Reykjavik Taflfelag Open | D23 |
| Nov 2017 | Pall Thorsson | 1,695 | Reykjavik TR U2000 Open | C61 |
| Mar 2019 | Jonathan Hirsch | 1,544 | chT2-ISL 1819 | D27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2017 | 18 | 6 | 1,703 |
| Reykjavik Taflfelag Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,794 |
| ch-ISL Online Rapid | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,452 |
| Reykjavik Icelandic Open | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,534 |
| Reykjavik Edda Rapid | 2003 | 6 | 0 | 1,761 |
| Reykjavik TR U2000 Open | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 1,633 |
| ch-Reykjavik | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 1,939 |
| Reykjavik Faxaven Open | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 1,642 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adalsteinn Thorarensen's chess games?
69 games by Adalsteinn Thorarensen, from Jul 2008 to Nov 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Adalsteinn Thorarensen has played.
What does Adalsteinn Thorarensen play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Adalsteinn Thorarensen opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adalsteinn Thorarensen answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Adalsteinn Thorarensen play as White?
As White, Adalsteinn Thorarensen's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adalsteinn Thorarensen play as Black?
As Black, Adalsteinn Thorarensen most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Adalsteinn Thorarensen's FIDE rating?
Adalsteinn Thorarensen is currently rated 1,746 in classical chess, 1,728 in rapid and 1,671 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,782 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Adalsteinn Thorarensen played?
Our database contains 69 games by Adalsteinn Thorarensen, covering Jul 2008 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 10 draws, 39 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adalsteinn Thorarensen?
69 games by Adalsteinn Thorarensen reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.