Prepare against Benedikt Thorisson
Iceland · World #24,872 classical · FIDE ID 2314576
Our database contains 256 games by Benedikt Thorisson, covering Apr 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Benedikt Thorisson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benedikt Thorisson 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 | 2,019 | 2,106 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,028 | 2,029 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,016 | 2,128 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 256 | 76 | 52 | 128 | 29.7% |
| As White | 124 | 44 | 26 | 54 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 132 | 32 | 26 | 74 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benedikt Thorisson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benedikt Thorisson's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 124 | 100.0% | 46.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Thorisson usually continues Nf3 (52.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Thorisson usually continues Nf3 (36.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Thorisson usually continues Nc3 (45.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 83.0% | 31.8% |
| e6 | 7 | 13.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 85.0% | 36.3% |
| d5 | 9 | 15.0% | 22.2% |
Benedikt Thorisson's chess games
All 256 games by Benedikt Thorisson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 76 wins, 52 draws, 128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 33 | 9/5/19 | 27.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Oliver Wartiovaara | 2,359 | Reykjavik Open | C41 |
| Aug 2026 | Vandan Alankar Sawai | 2,288 | Summer Prague Open 2026 | B00 |
| Mar 2024 | Bardur Orn Birkisson | 2,189 | Reykjavik Open | B48 |
| Jun 2022 | Aleksandr Domalchuk-Jonasson | 2,184 | Reykjavik Bodsmot Open | D85 |
| Dec 2020 | Stefan Bergsson | 2,151 | ch-ISL Online Rapid | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 46 | 16.5 | 1,729 |
| Reykjavik Congress | 2020 | 23 | 9.5 | 1,624 |
| Reykjavik Taflfelag Open | 2019 | 19 | 9 | 1,499 |
| 21st ch-EU | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 1,683 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,017 |
| 26th ch-EU U10 | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,078 |
| Uppsala Young Champions | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,106 |
| Icelandic Open 100yr | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,235 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benedikt Thorisson's chess games?
256 games by Benedikt Thorisson, from Apr 2016 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 Benedikt Thorisson has played.
What does Benedikt Thorisson play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Benedikt Thorisson opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benedikt Thorisson answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Benedikt Thorisson play as White?
As White, Benedikt Thorisson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Scotch Game (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benedikt Thorisson play as Black?
As Black, Benedikt Thorisson most often plays: Sicilian (33 games, 27.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 132 games.
What is Benedikt Thorisson's FIDE rating?
Benedikt Thorisson is currently rated 2,019 in classical chess, 2,028 in rapid and 2,016 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,106 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Benedikt Thorisson played?
Our database contains 256 games by Benedikt Thorisson, covering Apr 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 52 draws, 128 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benedikt Thorisson?
256 games by Benedikt Thorisson 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.