Prepare against Asgeir T Arnason
Iceland · World #9,441 classical · FIDE ID 2300427
Our database contains 42 games by Asgeir T Arnason, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Asgeir T Arnason's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Asgeir T Arnason 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 | 2,178 | 2,265 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,177 | 2,200 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 11 | 9 | 22 | 26.2% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 25 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 16.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Asgeir T Arnason's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Asgeir T Arnason's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 7 | 41.2% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 6 | 35.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (86% of these games) — Arnason usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Arnason usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Arnason usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Arnason usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Arnason usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 53.8% | 14.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 38.5% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 14.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Asgeir T Arnason's chess games
All 42 games by Asgeir T Arnason 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: 11 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D40 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Demis Hassabis | 2,300 | Reykjavik Open | E81 |
| Mar 1996 | Gunnar K Gunnarsson | 2,290 | Deildakeppni 9596 | E81 |
| Jan 1988 | Askell O Karason | 2,235 | Reykjavik Open | B06 |
| Jan 1990 | Runar Sigurpalsson | 2,220 | Reykjavik Open | E87 |
| Jan 1988 | Arni A Arnason | 2,215 | Reykjavik Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 1990 | 22 | 10 | 2,264 |
| chT-ISL 0405 | 2005 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,074 |
| chT-ISL | 2000 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,986 |
| chT-ISL 9900 | 1999 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,257 |
| chT-ISL 0001 | 2001 | 2 | 0 | 2,050 |
| chT-ISL 9798 | 1998 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,017 |
| chT2-ISL 1516 | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,935 |
| chT2-ISL 1617 | 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2,193 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Asgeir T Arnason's chess games?
42 games by Asgeir T Arnason, 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 Asgeir T Arnason has played.
What does Asgeir T Arnason play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Asgeir T Arnason opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Asgeir T Arnason answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Asgeir T Arnason play as White?
As White, Asgeir T Arnason's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Torre Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Asgeir T Arnason play as Black?
As Black, Asgeir T Arnason most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Asgeir T Arnason's FIDE rating?
Asgeir T Arnason is currently rated 2,178 in classical chess, 2,177 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,265 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Asgeir T Arnason played?
Our database contains 42 games by Asgeir T Arnason, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Asgeir T Arnason?
42 games by Asgeir T Arnason 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.