Prepare against Erlingur Jensson
Iceland · World #100,288 classical · FIDE ID 2303019
When preparing against Erlingur Jensson, expect 1.d4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 33 games by Erlingur Jensson, covering Mar 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Erlingur Jensson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erlingur Jensson 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 | 1,729 | 1,759 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,775 | 1,780 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,860 | 1,860 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 24.2% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erlingur Jensson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erlingur Jensson's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 7 | 43.8% | 35.7% |
| b3 | 4 | 25.0% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Jensson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Jensson usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Jensson usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 25% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Jensson usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Jensson usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Jensson usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Erlingur Jensson's chess games
All 33 games by Erlingur Jensson in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2018 - 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: 8 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D61 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Gerald Larson | 2,038 | Reykjavik Open | A13 |
| Apr 2026 | Aram Ter-gevorkian | 1,923 | 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Saturday Blitz | A57 |
| Apr 2019 | Thor Valtysson | 1,915 | Reykjavik Open | D61 |
| Apr 2026 | Ramesh Boury | 1,638 | 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Saturday Blitz | B10 |
| Apr 2026 | Diah Patel | 1,576 | 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Saturday Blitz | D08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Saturday Blitz | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,869 |
| Reykjavik Faxaven Open | 2018 | 5 | 1 | 1,493 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 2,087 |
| Kragero Resort Chess International 2023 | ELO Group | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1,380 |
| Kragero Resort Chess 2020 | ELO Group | 2020 | 4 | 3 | 1,555 |
| 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Congress - U2000 | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,480 |
| chT2-ISL 1819 | 2018 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,609 |
| Selfoss Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 2,001 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erlingur Jensson's chess games?
33 games by Erlingur Jensson, from Mar 2018 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 Erlingur Jensson has played.
What does Erlingur Jensson play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Erlingur Jensson opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.b3 (25% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erlingur Jensson answers 1...d6 (40% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...b6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Erlingur Jensson play as White?
As White, Erlingur Jensson's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erlingur Jensson play as Black?
As Black, Erlingur Jensson most often plays: Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Erlingur Jensson's FIDE rating?
Erlingur Jensson is currently rated 1,729 in classical chess, 1,775 in rapid and 1,860 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,759 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Erlingur Jensson played?
Our database contains 33 games by Erlingur Jensson, covering Mar 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erlingur Jensson?
33 games by Erlingur Jensson 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.