Prepare against Bjorn Holm Birkisson
CM · Iceland · World #6,535 classical · FIDE ID 2310600
Our database contains 405 games by Bjorn Holm Birkisson, covering Oct 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bjorn Holm Birkisson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bjorn Holm Birkisson 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 | 2,234 | 2,234 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,121 | 2,162 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,216 | 2,246 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 405 | 130 | 115 | 160 | 32.1% |
| As White | 195 | 73 | 49 | 73 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 210 | 57 | 66 | 87 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bjorn Holm Birkisson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bjorn Holm Birkisson's side.
First moves as White (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 95 | 48.7% | 49.5% |
| d4 | 47 | 24.1% | 53.2% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 11.3% | 47.7% |
| c4 | 17 | 8.7% | 61.8% |
| b3 | 8 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 5 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 49.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Birkisson usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Birkisson usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Birkisson usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 53.2% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Birkisson usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Birkisson usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Birkisson usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 57.1% | 40.2% |
| e5 | 23 | 23.5% | 32.6% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 7.1% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 5.1% | 90.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.1% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.1% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 36 | 48.6% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 31 | 41.9% | 48.4% |
| g6 | 5 | 6.8% | 90.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Bjorn Holm Birkisson's chess games
All 405 games by Bjorn Holm Birkisson in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - 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: 130 wins, 115 draws, 160 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A47 | London System | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 26 | 6/8/12 | 23.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 9/2/0 | 81.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson | 2,542 | Reykjavik Autumn | B29 |
| Jun 2025 | Mohamed Anees M | 2,431 | Titled Tue Early | C41 |
| May 2025 | Jun Ying Tan | 2,414 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Mar 2026 | Bjorn Ahlander | 2,393 | TCh-ISL Kvika 2025-26 | C88 |
| Mar 2018 | Marina Brunello | 2,367 | Reykjavik Open | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 74 | 36.5 | 2,001 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 43 | 18 | 2,120 |
| Reykjavik Congress | 2019 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,091 |
| 21st ch-EU | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,999 |
| TCh-ISL Kvika 2024-25 | 2025 | 10 | 2 | 2,030 |
| TCh-ISL Kvika 2025-26 | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,263 |
| Reykjavik Autumn | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,212 |
| World ol U16 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,778 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bjorn Holm Birkisson's chess games?
405 games by Bjorn Holm Birkisson, from Oct 2013 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 Bjorn Holm Birkisson has played.
What does Bjorn Holm Birkisson play on the first move as White?
Across 195 games with White in our database, Bjorn Holm Birkisson opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bjorn Holm Birkisson answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...Nc6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Bjorn Holm Birkisson play as White?
As White, Bjorn Holm Birkisson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 195 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bjorn Holm Birkisson play as Black?
As Black, Bjorn Holm Birkisson most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (11 games, 81.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 210 games.
What is Bjorn Holm Birkisson's FIDE rating?
Bjorn Holm Birkisson is currently rated 2,234 in classical chess, 2,121 in rapid and 2,216 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Bjorn Holm Birkisson played?
Our database contains 405 games by Bjorn Holm Birkisson, covering Oct 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 130 wins, 115 draws, 160 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bjorn Holm Birkisson?
405 games by Bjorn Holm Birkisson 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.