Prepare against Eli W. Finnsson
FRO · World #65,162 classical · FIDE ID 7201451
When preparing against Eli W. Finnsson, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 61 games by Eli W. Finnsson, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eli W. Finnsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eli W. Finnsson 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 | 1,838 | 1,838 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,731 | 1,731 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,752 | 1,752 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 16 | 11 | 34 | 26.2% |
| As White | 31 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 22.6% |
| As Black | 30 | 9 | 3 | 18 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eli W. Finnsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eli W. Finnsson's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 80.6% | 34.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 16.1% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 34.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Finnsson usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Finnsson usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Finnsson usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Finnsson usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Finnsson usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Finnsson usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 47.6% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 23.8% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Eli W. Finnsson's chess games
All 61 games by Eli W. Finnsson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - 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: 16 wins, 11 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B80 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Ib Skovgaard | 1,934 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | B40 |
| Jul 2018 | Tommy Christensen | 1,904 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | B21 |
| Jul 2018 | Kai Gylling Nielsen | 1,813 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | B76 |
| Feb 2016 | Hedin Gregersen | 1,741 | FAI-chT3 1516 | B90 |
| Mar 2016 | Allan Nielsen | 1,619 | FAI-chT3 1516 | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 1,827 |
| ch-Nordic U20 | 2019 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,812 |
| chT-FAI 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,460 |
| chT-FAI 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,319 |
| Oyri Rokur Open | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,528 |
| Runavik Open | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,624 |
| Klaksvik ST Open | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,472 |
| FAI-chT3 1516 | 2016 | 4 | 3 | 1,879 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eli W. Finnsson's chess games?
61 games by Eli W. Finnsson, from Apr 2013 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 Eli W. Finnsson has played.
What does Eli W. Finnsson play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Eli W. Finnsson opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eli W. Finnsson answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Eli W. Finnsson play as White?
As White, Eli W. Finnsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eli W. Finnsson play as Black?
As Black, Eli W. Finnsson most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Eli W. Finnsson's FIDE rating?
Eli W. Finnsson is currently rated 1,838 in classical chess, 1,731 in rapid and 1,752 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,838 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Eli W. Finnsson played?
Our database contains 61 games by Eli W. Finnsson, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 11 draws, 34 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eli W. Finnsson?
61 games by Eli W. Finnsson 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.