Prepare against Bragi Thorfinnsson
GM · Iceland · World #2,259 classical · FIDE ID 2300958
Our database contains 1,546 games by Bragi Thorfinnsson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bragi Thorfinnsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bragi Thorfinnsson 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 | 2,370 | 2,493 | Aug 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,362 | 2,457 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,283 | 2,483 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,546 | 625 | 416 | 505 | 40.4% |
| As White | 778 | 362 | 214 | 202 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 768 | 263 | 202 | 303 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bragi Thorfinnsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bragi Thorfinnsson's side.
First moves as White (778 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 451 | 58.0% | 54.1% |
| e4 | 212 | 27.2% | 71.0% |
| Nf3 | 72 | 9.3% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 23 | 3.0% | 56.5% |
| b3 | 14 | 1.8% | 82.1% |
| Nc3 | 5 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 54.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Thorfinnsson usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Thorfinnsson usually continues c4 (55.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Thorfinnsson usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 71.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Thorfinnsson usually continues Nf3 (56.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Thorfinnsson usually continues Nf3 (76.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Thorfinnsson usually continues d4 (85.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (323 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 222 | 68.7% | 50.2% |
| e5 | 68 | 21.1% | 32.4% |
| c6 | 10 | 3.1% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 2.8% | 88.9% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.2% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (293 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 209 | 71.3% | 49.3% |
| d5 | 57 | 19.5% | 36.8% |
| f5 | 16 | 5.5% | 71.9% |
| e6 | 6 | 2.0% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Bragi Thorfinnsson's chess games
All 1,546 games by Bragi Thorfinnsson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 625 wins, 416 draws, 505 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 68 | 20/19/29 | 29.4% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 42 | 13/18/11 | 31.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 36 | 10/18/8 | 27.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 35 | 21/6/8 | 60.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 32 | 17/7/8 | 53.1% |
| D00 | London System | 24 | 9/10/5 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 9/9/5 | 39.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 23 | 12/3/8 | 52.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 22 | 11/6/5 | 50.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 20 | 8/3/9 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 83 | 32/26/25 | 38.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 36 | 13/12/11 | 36.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 35 | 7/14/14 | 20.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 35 | 6/13/16 | 17.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 13/7/13 | 39.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 32 | 15/5/12 | 46.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 29 | 12/5/12 | 41.4% |
| A62 | Catalan | 24 | 10/2/12 | 41.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 11/4/9 | 45.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 22 | 7/5/10 | 31.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,722 | PRO League Stage | A68 |
| Mar 2021 | Nils Grandelius | 2,663 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| Oct 2016 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,635 | chT-ISL 1617 | C56 |
| Apr 2019 | Abhijeet Gupta | 2,602 | Reykjavik Open | E05 |
| Nov 2011 | Branko Damljanovic | 2,597 | 18th chT-EU | E39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ISL | 2023 | 195 | 102 | 2,400 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 138 | 69 | 2,274 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 121 | 69.5 | 2,370 |
| Budapest FS07 GM | 2005 | 34 | 15 | 2,381 |
| Kragero Open | 2019 | 26 | 17 | 2,445 |
| Hafnarfjordur Open | 1996 | 18 | 8 | 2,238 |
| PRO League Stage | 2018 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,403 |
| ch-ISL Blitz | 2020 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,472 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Throstur Thorhallsson (34 games) · Bjorn Thorfinnsson (30 games) · Hannes Stefansson (25 games) · Jon Viktor Gunnarsson (22 games) · Gudmundur Kjartansson (21 games) · Helgi Ass Gretarsson (17 games) · Johann Hjartarson (15 games) · Ingvar Thor Johannesson (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bragi Thorfinnsson's chess games?
1,546 games by Bragi Thorfinnsson, from Apr 2003 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 Bragi Thorfinnsson has played.
What does Bragi Thorfinnsson play on the first move as White?
Across 778 games with White in our database, Bragi Thorfinnsson opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bragi Thorfinnsson answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Bragi Thorfinnsson play as White?
As White, Bragi Thorfinnsson's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (68 games, 29.4% win rate); Indian Defense (42 games, 31.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (36 games, 27.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 778 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bragi Thorfinnsson play as Black?
As Black, Bragi Thorfinnsson most often plays: Sicilian (83 games, 38.6% win rate); Indian Defense (36 games, 36.1% win rate); Slav Defense (35 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 768 games.
What is Bragi Thorfinnsson's FIDE rating?
Bragi Thorfinnsson is currently rated 2,370 in classical chess, 2,362 in rapid and 2,283 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,493 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Bragi Thorfinnsson played?
Our database contains 1,546 games by Bragi Thorfinnsson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 625 wins, 416 draws, 505 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bragi Thorfinnsson?
1,546 games by Bragi Thorfinnsson 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.