Prepare against Erlingur Thorsteinsson
Iceland · World #23,025 classical · FIDE ID 2301091
When preparing against Erlingur Thorsteinsson, expect 1.Nf3 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 158 games by Erlingur Thorsteinsson, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Erlingur Thorsteinsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erlingur Thorsteinsson 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 | 2,034 | 2,158 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,080 | 2,103 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,005 | 2,103 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 158 | 45 | 37 | 76 | 28.5% |
| As White | 79 | 19 | 24 | 36 | 24.1% |
| As Black | 79 | 26 | 13 | 40 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erlingur Thorsteinsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erlingur Thorsteinsson's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 30 | 38.0% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 16 | 20.3% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 12 | 15.2% | 29.2% |
| b3 | 8 | 10.1% | 56.3% |
| d3 | 3 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.8% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Thorsteinsson usually continues b3 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Thorsteinsson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Thorsteinsson usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Thorsteinsson usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Thorsteinsson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Thorsteinsson usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 61.3% | 47.4% |
| e6 | 5 | 16.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.5% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 51.9% | 32.1% |
| d5 | 7 | 25.9% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 14.8% | 37.5% |
| b5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Erlingur Thorsteinsson's chess games
All 158 games by Erlingur Thorsteinsson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 45 wins, 37 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Colle System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C21 | Center Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Magnus Orn Ulfarsson | 2,388 | chT-ISL 1011 | A47 |
| Mar 2009 | Jorge Cori | 2,370 | Reykjavik Open | A48 |
| Mar 2011 | Evgeny Degtiarev | 2,368 | Reykjavik Open | A01 |
| Mar 2008 | Sarai Carolina Sanchez Castillo | 2,312 | 23rd Reykjavik Open | C21 |
| Apr 2000 | Flovin Tor Naes | 2,257 | 19th Reykjavik Open | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2018 | 70 | 30 | 2,078 |
| 21st Reykjavik Open | 2004 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,080 |
| 23rd Reykjavik Open | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 2,074 |
| 22nd Reykjavik Open | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,138 |
| chT-ISL 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 2,150 |
| 19th Reykjavik Open | 2000 | 8 | 4 | 2,253 |
| chT2-ISL 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,983 |
| chT-ISL 1011 | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 2,244 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erlingur Thorsteinsson's chess games?
158 games by Erlingur Thorsteinsson, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Thorsteinsson has played.
What does Erlingur Thorsteinsson play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Erlingur Thorsteinsson opens with 1.Nf3 (38% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erlingur Thorsteinsson answers 1...e5 (61% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Erlingur Thorsteinsson play as White?
As White, Erlingur Thorsteinsson's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erlingur Thorsteinsson play as Black?
As Black, Erlingur Thorsteinsson most often plays: English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Erlingur Thorsteinsson's FIDE rating?
Erlingur Thorsteinsson is currently rated 2,034 in classical chess, 2,080 in rapid and 2,005 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,158 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Erlingur Thorsteinsson played?
Our database contains 158 games by Erlingur Thorsteinsson, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 37 draws, 76 losses (28.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erlingur Thorsteinsson?
158 games by Erlingur Thorsteinsson 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.