Prepare against Bjorn Freyr Bjornsson
Iceland · World #13,238 classical · FIDE ID 2300834
When preparing against Bjorn Freyr Bjornsson, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%).
Our database contains 120 games by Bjorn Freyr Bjornsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bjorn Freyr Bjornsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bjorn Freyr Bjornsson 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 | 2,134 | 2,219 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,120 | 2,164 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,093 | 2,155 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 38 | 29 | 53 | 31.7% |
| As White | 56 | 25 | 12 | 19 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 64 | 13 | 17 | 34 | 20.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bjorn Freyr Bjornsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bjorn Freyr Bjornsson's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 50.0% | 67.9% |
| d4 | 28 | 50.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 67.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Bjornsson usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Bjornsson usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Bjornsson usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Bjornsson usually continues c4 (44.1% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Bjornsson usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Bjornsson usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 31 | 96.9% | 33.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 84.2% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.8% | 16.7% |
Bjorn Freyr Bjornsson's chess games
All 120 games by Bjorn Freyr Bjornsson 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: 38 wins, 29 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Jonathan P Levitt | 2,465 | Hafnarfirdi | E42 |
| Oct 1997 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 2,410 | Hellir Open | B02 |
| Oct 1997 | Sebastian Schmidt Schaeffer | 2,365 | Hellir Open | C84 |
| Jan 1994 | Halldor Gretar Einarsson | 2,325 | Reykjavik Open | E12 |
| Jan 1992 | Agust S Karlsson | 2,275 | Hafnarfirdi | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2014 | 36 | 18.5 | 2,240 |
| Hafnarfirdi | 1992 | 11 | 3 | 2,260 |
| 5th Gudmundur Arason | 1999 | 9 | 2 | 2,092 |
| Hellir Open | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,394 |
| 23rd Reykjavik Open | 2008 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,013 |
| 23rd World Open | 1995 | 8 | 4 | 2,295 |
| VISA GP | 1998 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,313 |
| chT-ISL | 1997 | 5 | 0 | 2,041 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bjorn Freyr Bjornsson's chess games?
120 games by Bjorn Freyr Bjornsson, 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 Bjorn Freyr Bjornsson has played.
What does Bjorn Freyr Bjornsson play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Bjorn Freyr Bjornsson opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (50% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bjorn Freyr Bjornsson answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Bjorn Freyr Bjornsson play as White?
As White, Bjorn Freyr Bjornsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bjorn Freyr Bjornsson play as Black?
As Black, Bjorn Freyr Bjornsson most often plays: Benoni Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Bjorn Freyr Bjornsson's FIDE rating?
Bjorn Freyr Bjornsson is currently rated 2,134 in classical chess, 2,120 in rapid and 2,093 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,219 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Bjorn Freyr Bjornsson played?
Our database contains 120 games by Bjorn Freyr Bjornsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 29 draws, 53 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bjorn Freyr Bjornsson?
120 games by Bjorn Freyr Bjornsson 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.