Prepare against Benedikt Jonasson
FM · Iceland · World #10,828 classical · FIDE ID 2300338
Our database contains 234 games by Benedikt Jonasson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benedikt Jonasson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benedikt Jonasson 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 | 2,157 | 2,297 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,178 | 2,178 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,219 | 2,318 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 234 | 62 | 74 | 98 | 26.5% |
| As White | 121 | 35 | 40 | 46 | 28.9% |
| As Black | 113 | 27 | 34 | 52 | 23.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benedikt Jonasson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benedikt Jonasson's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 103 | 85.1% | 45.1% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 11.6% | 53.6% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.5% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 45.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Jonasson usually continues Nf3 (39.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Jonasson usually continues Nf3 (39.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Jonasson usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Jonasson usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Jonasson usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Jonasson usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 48 | 85.7% | 38.5% |
| e6 | 8 | 14.3% | 18.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 97.0% | 42.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Benedikt Jonasson's chess games
All 234 games by Benedikt Jonasson 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: 62 wins, 74 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B58 | Sicilian | 18 | 3/7/8 | 16.7% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B80 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Evgeny Pigusov | 2,570 | Reykjavik Open | B97 |
| Jan 1994 | Klaus Bischoff | 2,525 | EU-Cup 10th Group 1 | B56 |
| Jan 1994 | Peter K Wells | 2,490 | Kopavogur | B30 |
| Jan 1996 | David Bronstein | 2,455 | Reykjavik Open | A70 |
| Jan 1995 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 2,440 | ch-ISL | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2007 | 74 | 32 | 2,259 |
| ch-ISL | 1996 | 38 | 12 | 2,197 |
| ch-ISL 68 | 1982 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,120 |
| Kopavogur | 1994 | 9 | 4 | 2,353 |
| chT-ISL 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,321 |
| 19th Reykjavik Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,312 |
| New York Open | 1991 | 8 | 4 | 2,381 |
| Oz.com qual blitz | 2000 | 8 | 3 | 2,173 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benedikt Jonasson's chess games?
234 games by Benedikt Jonasson, 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 Benedikt Jonasson has played.
What does Benedikt Jonasson play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Benedikt Jonasson opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benedikt Jonasson answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Benedikt Jonasson play as White?
As White, Benedikt Jonasson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benedikt Jonasson play as Black?
As Black, Benedikt Jonasson most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Benedikt Jonasson's FIDE rating?
Benedikt Jonasson is currently rated 2,157 in classical chess, 2,178 in rapid and 2,219 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,297 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Benedikt Jonasson played?
Our database contains 234 games by Benedikt Jonasson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 74 draws, 98 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benedikt Jonasson?
234 games by Benedikt Jonasson 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.