Prepare against Ingvar Thor Johannesson
FM · Iceland · World #5,513 classical · FIDE ID 2301490
Our database contains 681 games by Ingvar Thor Johannesson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ingvar Thor Johannesson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ingvar Thor Johannesson 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 | 2,260 | 2,378 | May 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,315 | 2,383 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,372 | 2,428 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 681 | 249 | 234 | 198 | 36.6% |
| As White | 348 | 139 | 115 | 94 | 39.9% |
| As Black | 333 | 110 | 119 | 104 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ingvar Thor Johannesson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ingvar Thor Johannesson's side.
First moves as White (348 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 131 | 37.6% | 54.6% |
| c4 | 106 | 30.5% | 62.3% |
| Nf3 | 54 | 15.5% | 53.7% |
| e4 | 33 | 9.5% | 48.5% |
| f4 | 17 | 4.9% | 55.9% |
| b3 | 6 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 54.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Johannesson usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Johannesson usually continues c4 (59.5% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Johannesson usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 62.3% score
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Johannesson usually continues g3 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Johannesson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Johannesson usually continues g3 (52.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 97 | 69.3% | 49.5% |
| g6 | 20 | 14.3% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 5.0% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 3.6% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.9% | 62.5% |
| b6 | 3 | 2.1% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 94 | 75.2% | 54.8% |
| d5 | 14 | 11.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 10 | 8.0% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Ingvar Thor Johannesson's chess games
All 681 games by Ingvar Thor Johannesson 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: 249 wins, 234 draws, 198 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 43 | 17/15/11 | 39.5% |
| D00 | London System | 27 | 11/4/12 | 40.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 26 | 7/9/10 | 26.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 24 | 7/11/6 | 29.2% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 8/9/5 | 36.4% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 40 | 14/8/18 | 35.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 33 | 10/12/11 | 30.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 12/5/7 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 3/14/6 | 13.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 1/9/3 | 7.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Valery Kazakouski | 2,603 | Warsaw Maciei Mem Blitz | A14 |
| Apr 2017 | Nikola Nestorovic | 2,505 | Titled Tue | A25 |
| Nov 2025 | Tomas Laurusas | 2,502 | TCh-ISL Kvika 2025-26 | D35 |
| Mar 2023 | Zbigniew Pakleza | 2,492 | Titled Tue Late | A21 |
| Apr 2007 | Viesturs Meijers | 2,485 | Reykjavik Open | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 101 | 46.5 | 2,270 |
| ch-ISL | 2011 | 64 | 26.5 | 2,292 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2012 | 53 | 28 | 2,273 |
| ch-Reykjavik | 2012 | 27 | 19.5 | 2,284 |
| Budapest FS09 IM-B | 2002 | 12 | 6 | 2,302 |
| Budapest FS06 IM-A | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,283 |
| Jonsson Memorial Open | 2001 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,413 |
| Gibraltar Masters | 2005 | 10 | 5 | 2,206 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Bjorn Thorfinnsson (15 games) · Bragi Thorfinnsson (14 games) · Throstur Thorhallsson (11 games) · Dagur Arngrimsson (10 games) · Gudmundur Kjartansson (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ingvar Thor Johannesson's chess games?
681 games by Ingvar Thor Johannesson, 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 Ingvar Thor Johannesson has played.
What does Ingvar Thor Johannesson play on the first move as White?
Across 348 games with White in our database, Ingvar Thor Johannesson opens with 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ingvar Thor Johannesson answers 1...e6 (69% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Ingvar Thor Johannesson play as White?
As White, Ingvar Thor Johannesson's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (43 games, 39.5% win rate); London System (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Catalan (26 games, 26.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 348 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ingvar Thor Johannesson play as Black?
As Black, Ingvar Thor Johannesson most often plays: Benoni Defense (40 games, 35.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (33 games, 30.3% win rate); Modern Defense (24 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 333 games.
What is Ingvar Thor Johannesson's FIDE rating?
Ingvar Thor Johannesson is currently rated 2,260 in classical chess, 2,315 in rapid and 2,372 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,378 (May 2015).
How many games has Ingvar Thor Johannesson played?
Our database contains 681 games by Ingvar Thor Johannesson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 249 wins, 234 draws, 198 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ingvar Thor Johannesson?
681 games by Ingvar Thor Johannesson 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.