Prepare against Bjarni Jens Kristinsson
Iceland · World #22,448 classical · FIDE ID 2302950
When preparing against Bjarni Jens Kristinsson, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 35.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 207 games by Bjarni Jens Kristinsson, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bjarni Jens Kristinsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bjarni Jens Kristinsson 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 | 2,037 | 2,062 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,070 | 2,070 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 207 | 85 | 33 | 89 | 41.1% |
| As White | 102 | 44 | 21 | 37 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 105 | 41 | 12 | 52 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bjarni Jens Kristinsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bjarni Jens Kristinsson's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 73.5% | 48.0% |
| d4 | 26 | 25.5% | 67.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 48.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kristinsson usually continues Nf3 (47.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kristinsson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Kristinsson usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 67.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Kristinsson usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Kristinsson usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Kristinsson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 70.7% | 48.8% |
| e6 | 12 | 20.7% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 8.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 68.8% | 40.9% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 28.1% | 72.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Bjarni Jens Kristinsson's chess games
All 207 games by Bjarni Jens Kristinsson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 85 wins, 33 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 20 | 7/3/10 | 35.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Zoltan Hajnal | 2,425 | Kecskemet Caissa IM 11 | B53 |
| Mar 2008 | Tatjana Vasilevich | 2,370 | 23rd Reykjavik Open | D11 |
| Feb 2008 | Mads Smith Hansen | 2,350 | Reykjavik Open U20 | B76 |
| Dec 2011 | Jack Rudd | 2,290 | London Classic Open | B06 |
| Apr 2009 | Saevar Bjarnason | 2,211 | Reykjavik Open | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Reykjavik | 2012 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,041 |
| chB-ISL | 2010 | 18 | 12 | 2,074 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2011 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,000 |
| Wch U18 | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 2,107 |
| Budapest FS11 FM-A | 2011 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,942 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,069 |
| Kecskemet Caissa IM 11 | 2011 | 10 | 2 | 2,052 |
| 31st Politiken Cup | 2009 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,231 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bjarni Jens Kristinsson's chess games?
207 games by Bjarni Jens Kristinsson, from Apr 2006 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 Bjarni Jens Kristinsson has played.
What does Bjarni Jens Kristinsson play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Bjarni Jens Kristinsson opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bjarni Jens Kristinsson answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Bjarni Jens Kristinsson play as White?
As White, Bjarni Jens Kristinsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bjarni Jens Kristinsson play as Black?
As Black, Bjarni Jens Kristinsson most often plays: Slav Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Bjarni Jens Kristinsson's FIDE rating?
Bjarni Jens Kristinsson is currently rated 2,037 in classical chess, 2,070 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,062 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Bjarni Jens Kristinsson played?
Our database contains 207 games by Bjarni Jens Kristinsson, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 33 draws, 89 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bjarni Jens Kristinsson?
207 games by Bjarni Jens Kristinsson 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.