Prepare against Gunnar Bjornsson
Iceland · World #14,183 classical · FIDE ID 2302039
Our database contains 75 games by Gunnar Bjornsson, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gunnar Bjornsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gunnar 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 | 2,114 | 2,172 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,060 | 2,137 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,002 | 2,143 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 20 | 21 | 34 | 26.7% |
| As White | 35 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 40 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gunnar Bjornsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gunnar Bjornsson's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 100.0% | 44.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.3% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Bjornsson usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Bjornsson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Bjornsson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 90.5% | 44.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 61.5% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 38.5% | 40.0% |
Gunnar Bjornsson's chess games
All 75 games by Gunnar Bjornsson in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 20 wins, 21 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | 2,320 | chT-ISL 1415 | B44 |
| Sep 2009 | Jon Arni Halldorsson | 2,202 | chT-ISL 0910 | D18 |
| Oct 2010 | Magnus P. Ornolfsson | 2,175 | chT2-ISL 1011 | B50 |
| Mar 2000 | Torfi Leosson | 2,144 | chT-ISL | B07 |
| Sep 2005 | Allan Bangsbro | 2,139 | 21st EU-Cup | D12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISL 0405 | 2005 | 7 | 2 | 2,018 |
| ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | 2020 | 7 | 2 | 1,979 |
| Reykjavik Meistaramot Hellis Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,899 |
| chT-ISL 0910 | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,128 |
| 15th Bunratty Masters Open | 2008 | 5 | 2 | 2,179 |
| chT-ISL 1415 | 2015 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,251 |
| chT2-ISL 1011 | 2011 | 4 | 3 | 2,211 |
| Reykjavik Edda Rapid | 2003 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,372 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gunnar Bjornsson's chess games?
75 games by Gunnar Bjornsson, from Jul 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 Gunnar Bjornsson has played.
What does Gunnar Bjornsson play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Gunnar Bjornsson opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gunnar Bjornsson answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Gunnar Bjornsson play as White?
As White, Gunnar Bjornsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gunnar Bjornsson play as Black?
As Black, Gunnar Bjornsson most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Gunnar Bjornsson's FIDE rating?
Gunnar Bjornsson is currently rated 2,114 in classical chess, 2,060 in rapid and 2,002 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,172 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Gunnar Bjornsson played?
Our database contains 75 games by Gunnar Bjornsson, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 21 draws, 34 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gunnar Bjornsson?
75 games by Gunnar 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.