Prepare against Bjarni Saemundsson
Iceland · World #57,712 classical · FIDE ID 2302900
Our database contains 92 games by Bjarni Saemundsson, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bjarni Saemundsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bjarni Saemundsson 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 | 1,864 | 2,034 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,944 | 1,944 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,826 | 1,943 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 32 | 16 | 44 | 34.8% |
| As White | 45 | 16 | 9 | 20 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 47 | 16 | 7 | 24 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bjarni Saemundsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bjarni Saemundsson's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 64.4% | 43.1% |
| e4 | 11 | 24.4% | 63.6% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 6.7% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 43.1% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Saemundsson usually continues Nc3 (35.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Saemundsson usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Saemundsson usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Saemundsson usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Saemundsson usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Saemundsson usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 69.2% | 36.1% |
| c5 | 4 | 15.4% | 37.5% |
| b6 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 53.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 23.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Bjarni Saemundsson's chess games
All 92 games by Bjarni Saemundsson in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 32 wins, 16 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C14 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Reversed Chigorin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Milton Evans | 2,500 | ch-NAH 36th | A29 |
| Mar 2011 | Dagur Arngrimsson | 2,367 | Reykjavik Open | C55 |
| Mar 2011 | Robert Lagerman | 2,320 | Reykjavik Open | A45 |
| Jul 2006 | Ali Habibi | 2,290 | 28th Politiken Cup | A40 |
| Aug 2009 | Gunnar K Gunnarsson | 2,224 | chB-ISL | C14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 41 | 18 | 1,960 |
| chB-ISL | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,985 |
| 28th Politiken Cup | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,142 |
| Reykjavik Edda Rapid | 2003 | 9 | 3 | 2,036 |
| chT2-ISL 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 1 | 1,698 |
| ch-NAH 36th | 2007 | 7 | 6 | 2,291 |
| chT-ISL 1921 | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,774 |
| chT2-ISL 2122 | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,885 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bjarni Saemundsson's chess games?
92 games by Bjarni Saemundsson, from Oct 2005 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 Saemundsson has played.
What does Bjarni Saemundsson play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Bjarni Saemundsson opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.Nc3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bjarni Saemundsson answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...b6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Bjarni Saemundsson play as White?
As White, Bjarni Saemundsson's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bjarni Saemundsson play as Black?
As Black, Bjarni Saemundsson most often plays: Italian Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Bjarni Saemundsson's FIDE rating?
Bjarni Saemundsson is currently rated 1,864 in classical chess, 1,944 in rapid and 1,826 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,034 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Bjarni Saemundsson played?
Our database contains 92 games by Bjarni Saemundsson, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 16 draws, 44 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bjarni Saemundsson?
92 games by Bjarni Saemundsson 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.