Prepare against Brestir Samuelsen
FRO · World #90,990 classical · FIDE ID 7203616
When preparing against Brestir Samuelsen, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 34 games by Brestir Samuelsen, covering Mar 2019 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Brestir Samuelsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brestir Samuelsen 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 | 1,756 | 1,756 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,752 | 1,820 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,665 | 1,666 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 3 | 11 | 20 | 8.8% |
| As White | 18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 11.1% |
| As Black | 16 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 6.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brestir Samuelsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brestir Samuelsen's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 27.8% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Samuelsen usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Samuelsen usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Samuelsen usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 90.9% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Brestir Samuelsen's chess games
All 34 games by Brestir Samuelsen in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2019 - 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: 3 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Zaid Al-Jay | 1,468 | Klaksvik Kjolur Open | B13 |
| Jan 2023 | Petur Gardar Magnussen | 1,272 | Torshavn Kjolur Open | C90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Nordic U14 | 2021 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,149 |
| ch-Nordic Youth U11 | 2020 | 6 | 1 | 1,070 |
| Nordic Youth Championship 2023 | C | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,492 |
| Klaksvik Kjolur Open | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,440 |
| Torshavn Rokur Open | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,533 |
| Torshavn Kjolur Open | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,426 |
| chT-FAI 1920 | 2020 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,340 |
| ch-Nordic U20 | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,036 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brestir Samuelsen's chess games?
34 games by Brestir Samuelsen, from Mar 2019 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 Brestir Samuelsen has played.
What does Brestir Samuelsen play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Brestir Samuelsen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brestir Samuelsen answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Brestir Samuelsen play as White?
As White, Brestir Samuelsen's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brestir Samuelsen play as Black?
As Black, Brestir Samuelsen most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Brestir Samuelsen's FIDE rating?
Brestir Samuelsen is currently rated 1,756 in classical chess, 1,752 in rapid and 1,665 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,756 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Brestir Samuelsen played?
Our database contains 34 games by Brestir Samuelsen, covering Mar 2019 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 3 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses (8.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brestir Samuelsen?
34 games by Brestir Samuelsen 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.