Prepare against Bogi Palsson
Norway · World #16,122 classical · FIDE ID 1502379
When preparing against Bogi Palsson, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Bogi Palsson, covering Oct 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Bogi Palsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bogi Palsson 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 | 2,094 | 2,167 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,149 | 2,149 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,061 | 2,163 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 2 | 9 | 19 | 6.7% |
| As White | 15 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 13.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bogi Palsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bogi Palsson's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Palsson usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Palsson usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Palsson usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 100.0% | 10.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
Bogi Palsson's chess games
All 30 games by Bogi Palsson in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - Oct 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: 2 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 1990 | 21 | 5 | 2,067 |
| chT-NOR 9900 | 2000 | 7 | 1 | 1,921 |
| 41st European Chess Club Cup 2026 | Open | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,551 |
| 40th ECC Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,060 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bogi Palsson's chess games?
30 games by Bogi Palsson, from Oct 2003 to Oct 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 Bogi Palsson has played.
What does Bogi Palsson play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Bogi Palsson opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bogi Palsson answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Bogi Palsson play as White?
As White, Bogi Palsson's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bogi Palsson play as Black?
As Black, Bogi Palsson most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Bogi Palsson's FIDE rating?
Bogi Palsson is currently rated 2,094 in classical chess, 2,149 in rapid and 2,061 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,167 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Bogi Palsson played?
Our database contains 30 games by Bogi Palsson, covering Oct 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 2 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses (6.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bogi Palsson?
30 games by Bogi Palsson 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.