Prepare against Arnthor Einarsson
Iceland · World #16,954 classical · FIDE ID 2300540
When preparing against Arnthor Einarsson, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%).
Our database contains 77 games by Arnthor Einarsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arnthor Einarsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arnthor Einarsson 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 | 2,085 | 2,265 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,062 | 2,111 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 18 | 25 | 34 | 23.4% |
| As White | 37 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 18.9% |
| As Black | 40 | 11 | 10 | 19 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arnthor Einarsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arnthor Einarsson's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 64.9% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 29.7% | 27.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Einarsson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Einarsson usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Einarsson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 27.3% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Einarsson usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Einarsson usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 61.5% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 38.5% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 72.2% | 42.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Arnthor Einarsson's chess games
All 77 games by Arnthor Einarsson 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: 18 wins, 25 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E69 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Askell O Karason | 2,316 | chT-ISL 1617 | D36 |
| Oct 2014 | Snorri Bergsson | 2,296 | chT2-ISL 1415 | B08 |
| Jan 1986 | Anders Ebenfelt | 2,293 | chT-SWE Final | A52 |
| Mar 2016 | Palmi Ragnar Petursson | 2,201 | chT-ISL 1516 | A39 |
| May 2011 | Heimo Titz | 2,183 | chT-EU Seniors | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCh-ISL Kvika 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,009 |
| chT-ISL Kvika 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 2,073 |
| chT-ISL 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,080 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 2,302 |
| Gausdal Int | 1990 | 7 | 3 | 2,339 |
| chT-ISL Kvika 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 2,071 |
| chT2-ISL 1415 | 2015 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,263 |
| chT-ISL 1921 | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,812 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arnthor Einarsson's chess games?
77 games by Arnthor Einarsson, 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 Arnthor Einarsson has played.
What does Arnthor Einarsson play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Arnthor Einarsson opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arnthor Einarsson answers 1...c6 (62% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Arnthor Einarsson play as White?
As White, Arnthor Einarsson's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arnthor Einarsson play as Black?
As Black, Arnthor Einarsson most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Arnthor Einarsson's FIDE rating?
Arnthor Einarsson is currently rated 2,085 in classical chess, 2,062 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,265 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Arnthor Einarsson played?
Our database contains 77 games by Arnthor Einarsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 25 draws, 34 losses (23.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arnthor Einarsson?
77 games by Arnthor Einarsson 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.