Prepare against Gunnar Finnlaugsson
Iceland · World #39,824 classical · FIDE ID 1701550
Our database contains 170 games by Gunnar Finnlaugsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gunnar Finnlaugsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gunnar Finnlaugsson 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 | 1,936 | 2,190 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,034 | 2,091 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,938 | 2,030 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 44 | 67 | 59 | 25.9% |
| As White | 83 | 22 | 35 | 26 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 87 | 22 | 32 | 33 | 25.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gunnar Finnlaugsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gunnar Finnlaugsson's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 84.3% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 9.6% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.8% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 45.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Finnlaugsson usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Finnlaugsson usually continues Nf3 (39.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Finnlaugsson usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Finnlaugsson usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Finnlaugsson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Finnlaugsson usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 71.8% | 39.3% |
| c5 | 11 | 28.2% | 63.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 96.6% | 41.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Gunnar Finnlaugsson's chess games
All 170 games by Gunnar Finnlaugsson 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, 67 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 21 | 6/7/8 | 28.6% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 3/7/9 | 15.8% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2000 | Jesper Morch Lauridsen | 2,323 | chT-SWE 0001 | B53 |
| Mar 1998 | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | 2,210 | VISA GP | B08 |
| Jun 1980 | Flemming Fuglsang | 2,205 | Copenhagen Open (Politiken Cup) | A28 |
| Jan 1983 | Thomas Marttala | 2,205 | chT-SWE Final | C07 |
| Jul 1998 | Mende Dimovski | 2,195 | Lund | C13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Nordic Seniors | 2016 | 18 | 9 | 2,035 |
| Lund | 1998 | 11 | 7 | 2,229 |
| 23rd Wch Seniors | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,096 |
| 29th Politiken Cup | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,092 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 5 | 2,048 |
| Copenhagen Open (Politiken Cup) | 1980 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,205 |
| 12th ch-EU Seniors | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,213 |
| 23rd Reykjavik Open | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 2,051 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gunnar Finnlaugsson's chess games?
170 games by Gunnar Finnlaugsson, 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 Gunnar Finnlaugsson has played.
What does Gunnar Finnlaugsson play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Gunnar Finnlaugsson opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gunnar Finnlaugsson answers 1...e6 (72% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Gunnar Finnlaugsson play as White?
As White, Gunnar Finnlaugsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gunnar Finnlaugsson play as Black?
As Black, Gunnar Finnlaugsson most often plays: Benoni Defense (19 games, 15.8% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Gunnar Finnlaugsson's FIDE rating?
Gunnar Finnlaugsson is currently rated 1,936 in classical chess, 2,034 in rapid and 1,938 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,190 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Gunnar Finnlaugsson played?
Our database contains 170 games by Gunnar Finnlaugsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 67 draws, 59 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gunnar Finnlaugsson?
170 games by Gunnar Finnlaugsson 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.