Prepare against Arnaldur Loftsson
Iceland · World #25,700 classical · FIDE ID 2302870
Our database contains 34 games by Arnaldur Loftsson, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arnaldur Loftsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arnaldur Loftsson 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 | 2,013 | 2,013 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,917 | 1,953 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,979 | 1,980 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 23.5% |
| As White | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 11 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 17 | 73.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 21.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 74% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (53% of these games) — Loftsson usually continues g3 (38.9% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Loftsson usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Loftsson usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Loftsson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Loftsson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Arnaldur Loftsson's chess games
All 34 games by Arnaldur Loftsson in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - Jul 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: 8 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2000 | Arinbjorn Gunnarsson | 2,240 | chT-ISL 0001 | A48 |
| Mar 2019 | Gauti Pall Jonsson | 2,056 | chT1-ISL 1819 | A27 |
| Mar 2016 | Bjorgvin S Gudmundsson | 1,946 | chT2-ISL 1516 | A11 |
| Sep 2015 | Baldur Teodor Petersson | 1,942 | chT2-ISL 1516 | A11 |
| Mar 2013 | Mikael Johann Karlsson | 1,940 | chT-ISL 1213 | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISL 0910 | 2010 | 4 | 0 | 1,968 |
| chT2-ISL 1516 | 2016 | 4 | 3 | 2,119 |
| chT-ISL 0001 | 2001 | 3 | 1 | 2,112 |
| chT-ISL 1718 | 2018 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,775 |
| chT2-ISL 1415 | 2015 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,001 |
| chT1-ISL 1819 | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 2,111 |
| chT-ISL 1213 | 2013 | 2 | 1 | 2,166 |
| TCh-ISL Kvika 2024-25 | 2025 | 2 | 1 | 2,134 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arnaldur Loftsson's chess games?
34 games by Arnaldur Loftsson, from Sep 2013 to Jul 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 Arnaldur Loftsson has played.
What does Arnaldur Loftsson play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Arnaldur Loftsson opens with 1.c4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arnaldur Loftsson answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games).
What openings does Arnaldur Loftsson play as White?
As White, Arnaldur Loftsson's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arnaldur Loftsson play as Black?
As Black, Arnaldur Loftsson most often plays: Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 11 games.
What is Arnaldur Loftsson's FIDE rating?
Arnaldur Loftsson is currently rated 2,013 in classical chess, 1,917 in rapid and 1,979 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,013 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Arnaldur Loftsson played?
Our database contains 34 games by Arnaldur Loftsson, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arnaldur Loftsson?
34 games by Arnaldur Loftsson 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.