Prepare against Bardur Orn Birkisson
FM · Iceland · World #5,747 classical · FIDE ID 2310597
Our database contains 420 games by Bardur Orn Birkisson, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bardur Orn Birkisson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bardur Orn Birkisson 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 | 2,254 | 2,342 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,213 | 2,213 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,199 | 2,253 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 420 | 154 | 111 | 155 | 36.7% |
| As White | 209 | 81 | 53 | 75 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 211 | 73 | 58 | 80 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bardur Orn Birkisson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bardur Orn Birkisson's side.
First moves as White (209 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 94 | 45.0% | 52.1% |
| e4 | 83 | 39.7% | 56.6% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 7.7% | 53.1% |
| c4 | 15 | 7.2% | 13.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 52.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Birkisson usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Birkisson usually continues Bf4 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Birkisson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Birkisson usually continues Nf3 (57.6% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Birkisson usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Birkisson usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 43 | 50.6% | 52.3% |
| c5 | 15 | 17.6% | 43.3% |
| c6 | 13 | 15.3% | 46.2% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.7% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.5% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 57 | 74.0% | 46.5% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 15.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.9% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.9% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Bardur Orn Birkisson's chess games
All 420 games by Bardur Orn Birkisson in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - Aug 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: 154 wins, 111 draws, 155 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 32 | 13/8/11 | 40.6% |
| D02 | London System | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 36 | 9/14/13 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/0/9 | 30.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Grzegorz Gajewski | 2,587 | Reykjavik Open | B51 |
| Mar 2026 | Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko | 2,569 | Kopavogur Int. 2026 | D37 |
| Jul 2025 | Bilel Bellahcene | 2,513 | ch-Paris IdF Masters | B30 |
| Apr 2024 | Hannes Stefansson | 2,493 | ch-ISL | B40 |
| Apr 2024 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 2,480 | ch-ISL | C26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 76 | 35.5 | 2,038 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 44 | 20.5 | 2,197 |
| ch-ISL | 2024 | 19 | 7.5 | 2,309 |
| Kragero Open | 2020 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,028 |
| 21st ch-EU | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 2,039 |
| TCh-ISL Kvika 2025-26 | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,320 |
| ch-ISL Open | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,696 |
| TCh-ISL Kvika 2024-25 | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 2,339 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vignir Vatnar Stefansson (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bardur Orn Birkisson's chess games?
420 games by Bardur Orn Birkisson, from Jul 2013 to Aug 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 Bardur Orn Birkisson has played.
What does Bardur Orn Birkisson play on the first move as White?
Across 209 games with White in our database, Bardur Orn Birkisson opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bardur Orn Birkisson answers 1...e5 (51% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Bardur Orn Birkisson play as White?
As White, Bardur Orn Birkisson's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (32 games, 40.6% win rate); London System (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 209 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bardur Orn Birkisson play as Black?
As Black, Bardur Orn Birkisson most often plays: Slav Defense (36 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 63.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 211 games.
What is Bardur Orn Birkisson's FIDE rating?
Bardur Orn Birkisson is currently rated 2,254 in classical chess, 2,213 in rapid and 2,199 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,342 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Bardur Orn Birkisson played?
Our database contains 420 games by Bardur Orn Birkisson, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 154 wins, 111 draws, 155 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bardur Orn Birkisson?
420 games by Bardur Orn Birkisson 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.