Prepare against Bjorgvin Viglundsson
Iceland · World #12,332 classical · FIDE ID 2300400
Our database contains 185 games by Bjorgvin Viglundsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bjorgvin Viglundsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bjorgvin Viglundsson 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 | 2,137 | 2,219 | Oct 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,149 | 2,240 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,105 | 2,188 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 185 | 70 | 44 | 71 | 37.8% |
| As White | 94 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 34.0% |
| As Black | 91 | 38 | 14 | 39 | 41.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bjorgvin Viglundsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bjorgvin Viglundsson's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 72 | 76.6% | 47.2% |
| c4 | 12 | 12.8% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 47.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Viglundsson usually continues c4 (51.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Viglundsson usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Viglundsson usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 66.7% score
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Viglundsson usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Viglundsson usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Viglundsson usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 11 | 22.0% | 36.4% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 54.8% | 58.8% |
| d5 | 14 | 45.2% | 67.9% |
Bjorgvin Viglundsson's chess games
All 185 games by Bjorgvin Viglundsson 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: 70 wins, 44 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 18 | 9/1/8 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1974 | Ove Kinnmark | 2,400 | Olympiad-21 Preliminaries E | E14 |
| Mar 2015 | Einar Hjalti Jensson | 2,390 | Reykjavik WOW Air Open | B02 |
| Mar 2016 | Sebastian Mihajlov | 2,387 | Reykjavik Open | A11 |
| May 2017 | Jovan Radlovacki | 2,363 | Budapest FS05 IM | B30 |
| Sep 2016 | Sigurdur Sigfusson | 2,260 | chT-ISL 1617 | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2017 | 17 | 10 | 2,083 |
| Reykjavik Congress | 2019 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,133 |
| ch-ISL | 1974 | 11 | 7.5 | – |
| Reykjavik Taflfelag Open | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,081 |
| Budapest FS05 IM | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,181 |
| chT-ISL 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 2,149 |
| Hafnarfjordur Open | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,273 |
| Reykjavik WOW Air Open | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 2,106 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bjorgvin Viglundsson's chess games?
185 games by Bjorgvin Viglundsson, 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 Bjorgvin Viglundsson has played.
What does Bjorgvin Viglundsson play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Bjorgvin Viglundsson opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bjorgvin Viglundsson answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games).
What openings does Bjorgvin Viglundsson play as White?
As White, Bjorgvin Viglundsson's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bjorgvin Viglundsson play as Black?
As Black, Bjorgvin Viglundsson most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Bjorgvin Viglundsson's FIDE rating?
Bjorgvin Viglundsson is currently rated 2,137 in classical chess, 2,149 in rapid and 2,105 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,219 (Oct 2021).
How many games has Bjorgvin Viglundsson played?
Our database contains 185 games by Bjorgvin Viglundsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 44 draws, 71 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bjorgvin Viglundsson?
185 games by Bjorgvin Viglundsson 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.