Prepare against Eirikur K. Bjornsson
Iceland · World #38,726 classical · FIDE ID 2301563
When preparing against Eirikur K. Bjornsson, expect 1.c4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 44.4% over 18 games.
Our database contains 128 games by Eirikur K. Bjornsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eirikur K. Bjornsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eirikur K. 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 | 1,941 | 2,074 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,931 | 1,997 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,946 | 2,051 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 44 | 38 | 46 | 34.4% |
| As White | 60 | 23 | 17 | 20 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 68 | 21 | 21 | 26 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eirikur K. Bjornsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eirikur K. Bjornsson's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 34 | 56.7% | 60.3% |
| d4 | 22 | 36.7% | 45.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 57% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Bjornsson usually continues Nc3 (53.8% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Bjornsson usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Bjornsson usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Bjornsson usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Bjornsson usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Bjornsson usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 90.9% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.1% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 18 | 66.7% | 61.1% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 14.8% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Eirikur K. Bjornsson's chess games
All 128 games by Eirikur K. 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: 44 wins, 38 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | 2,288 | Reykjavik Congress | E92 |
| Mar 2005 | Jon Th Thor | 2,260 | chT-ISL 0405 | D90 |
| Mar 2012 | Dhyani Dave | 2,205 | Reykjavik Open | A85 |
| Jun 2018 | Saevar Bjarnason | 2,109 | Reykjavik Icelandic Open | E49 |
| Sep 2022 | Bjorn Holm Birkisson | 2,108 | Reykjavik Autumn | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-ISL | 2010 | 18 | 11 | 2,006 |
| Reykjavik Congress | 2020 | 18 | 10 | 2,028 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2014 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,934 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 1,985 |
| Reykjavik Autumn | 2022 | 9 | 2 | 1,964 |
| Reykjavik Icelandic Open | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,992 |
| Reykjavik Skakmot Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,948 |
| ch-Gardabaer | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,094 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eirikur K. Bjornsson's chess games?
128 games by Eirikur K. 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 Eirikur K. Bjornsson has played.
What does Eirikur K. Bjornsson play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Eirikur K. Bjornsson opens with 1.c4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eirikur K. Bjornsson answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Eirikur K. Bjornsson play as White?
As White, Eirikur K. Bjornsson's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eirikur K. Bjornsson play as Black?
As Black, Eirikur K. Bjornsson most often plays: Dutch Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Eirikur K. Bjornsson's FIDE rating?
Eirikur K. Bjornsson is currently rated 1,941 in classical chess, 1,931 in rapid and 1,946 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,074 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Eirikur K. Bjornsson played?
Our database contains 128 games by Eirikur K. Bjornsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 38 draws, 46 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eirikur K. Bjornsson?
128 games by Eirikur K. 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.