Prepare against Johann Arnar Finnsson
Iceland · World #35,153 classical · FIDE ID 2308240
Our database contains 139 games by Johann Arnar Finnsson, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johann Arnar Finnsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johann Arnar Finnsson 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 | 1,958 | 1,958 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,918 | 1,918 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,886 | 1,895 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 52 | 25 | 62 | 37.4% |
| As White | 70 | 28 | 13 | 29 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 69 | 24 | 12 | 33 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johann Arnar Finnsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johann Arnar Finnsson's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 36 | 51.4% | 54.2% |
| e4 | 25 | 35.7% | 42.0% |
| g3 | 7 | 10.0% | 64.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 51% of White games, 54.2% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Finnsson usually continues g3 (65.4% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Finnsson usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Finnsson usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 42.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Finnsson usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Finnsson usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Finnsson usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 17 | 47.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 14 | 38.9% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 52.6% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 26.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Johann Arnar Finnsson's chess games
All 139 games by Johann Arnar Finnsson in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 52 wins, 25 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 10/1/5 | 62.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 25 | 7/4/14 | 28.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Tobias Lang Nilsen | 2,265 | Reykjavik Open | B06 |
| Mar 2023 | Birkir Isak Johannsson | 2,171 | chT-ISL Kvika 2223 | D02 |
| Apr 2022 | Thomas Held | 2,054 | Reykjavik Kvika Open | A16 |
| Apr 2019 | Allan Savage | 2,021 | Reykjavik Open | A02 |
| Apr 2017 | Pal Magnussen | 1,909 | Reykjavik Open | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 55 | 21 | 1,713 |
| Reykjavik Kvika Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,877 |
| ch-Reykjavik | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,655 |
| Reykjavik Congress | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,644 |
| Akureyri Icelandic Open | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,832 |
| chT-ISL Kvika 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 2 | 1,998 |
| Reykjavik TR CC-C | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,673 |
| Reykjavik Taflfelag Open | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,646 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johann Arnar Finnsson's chess games?
139 games by Johann Arnar Finnsson, from May 2012 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 Johann Arnar Finnsson has played.
What does Johann Arnar Finnsson play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Johann Arnar Finnsson opens with 1.c4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.g3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johann Arnar Finnsson answers 1...d6 (47% of games), 1...g6 (39% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (53% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Johann Arnar Finnsson play as White?
As White, Johann Arnar Finnsson's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (16 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Hungarian Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johann Arnar Finnsson play as Black?
As Black, Johann Arnar Finnsson most often plays: Modern Defense (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Rat Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Johann Arnar Finnsson's FIDE rating?
Johann Arnar Finnsson is currently rated 1,958 in classical chess, 1,918 in rapid and 1,886 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,958 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Johann Arnar Finnsson played?
Our database contains 139 games by Johann Arnar Finnsson, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 25 draws, 62 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johann Arnar Finnsson?
139 games by Johann Arnar Finnsson 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.