Prepare against Arnar Thorsteinsson
CM · Iceland · World #8,683 classical · FIDE ID 2300524
Our database contains 144 games by Arnar Thorsteinsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arnar Thorsteinsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arnar Thorsteinsson 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 | 2,192 | 2,289 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,182 | 2,212 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,241 | 2,273 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 43 | 51 | 50 | 29.9% |
| As White | 73 | 23 | 30 | 20 | 31.5% |
| As Black | 71 | 20 | 21 | 30 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arnar Thorsteinsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arnar Thorsteinsson's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 95.9% | 52.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Thorsteinsson usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Thorsteinsson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Thorsteinsson usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Thorsteinsson usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Thorsteinsson usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 100.0% | 48.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 85.3% | 51.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 11.8% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Arnar Thorsteinsson's chess games
All 144 games by Arnar Thorsteinsson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 43 wins, 51 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Helgi Olafsson | 2,498 | chT-ISL 9900 | B02 |
| Mar 2017 | Stefan Kristjansson | 2,459 | chT-ISL 1617 | D00 |
| Jan 1988 | Torben Sorensen | 2,360 | Reykjavik Open | D36 |
| Jan 1988 | Benedikt Jonasson | 2,345 | Reykjavik Open | C15 |
| Sep 1997 | Gylfi Thorhallsson | 2,330 | ch-ISL | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2014 | 31 | 13 | 2,229 |
| ch-ISL | 1997 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,295 |
| Oz.com qual blitz | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,185 |
| chT-ISL 0405 | 2005 | 7 | 5 | 2,355 |
| chT2-ISL 1011 | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 2,129 |
| chT-ISL | 2000 | 7 | 3 | 2,281 |
| chT-ISL 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 2,149 |
| 23rd Reykjavik Open | 2008 | 6 | 2 | 2,106 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arnar Thorsteinsson's chess games?
144 games by Arnar Thorsteinsson, from Apr 2003 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 Arnar Thorsteinsson has played.
What does Arnar Thorsteinsson play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Arnar Thorsteinsson opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arnar Thorsteinsson answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Arnar Thorsteinsson play as White?
As White, Arnar Thorsteinsson's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arnar Thorsteinsson play as Black?
As Black, Arnar Thorsteinsson most often plays: Slav Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Arnar Thorsteinsson's FIDE rating?
Arnar Thorsteinsson is currently rated 2,192 in classical chess, 2,182 in rapid and 2,241 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,289 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Arnar Thorsteinsson played?
Our database contains 144 games by Arnar Thorsteinsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 51 draws, 50 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arnar Thorsteinsson?
144 games by Arnar Thorsteinsson 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.