Prepare against Larus H Bjarnason
Iceland · World #111,343 classical · FIDE ID 2304848
When preparing against Larus H Bjarnason, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (60%).
Our database contains 74 games by Larus H Bjarnason, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Larus H Bjarnason's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Larus H Bjarnason 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 | 1,697 | 1,766 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,697 | 1,697 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,611 | 1,694 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 21 | 10 | 43 | 28.4% |
| As White | 35 | 11 | 8 | 16 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 39 | 10 | 2 | 27 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Larus H Bjarnason's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Larus H Bjarnason's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 51.4% | 58.3% |
| f4 | 12 | 34.3% | 29.2% |
| d4 | 4 | 11.4% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Bjarnason usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Bjarnason usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Bjarnason usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 34% of White games, 29.2% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Bjarnason usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Bjarnason usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Bjarnason usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 22 | 95.7% | 27.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Larus H Bjarnason's chess games
All 74 games by Larus H Bjarnason in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - Aug 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: 21 wins, 10 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C20 | English Opening: The Whale | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Gauti Pall Jonsson | 2,161 | Reykjavik Congress | B21 |
| Mar 2025 | Smari Sigurdsson | 1,833 | Godinn Chess Club Open | B07 |
| Mar 2025 | Sigurdur Eiriksson | 1,819 | Godinn Chess Club Open | C00 |
| Jan 2018 | Oskar Long Einarsson | 1,785 | Reykjavik Congress | B06 |
| Jul 2014 | Timo Akkanen | 1,771 | 36th Politiken Cup | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Congress | 2020 | 23 | 8 | 1,553 |
| Reykjavik Taflfelag Open | 2019 | 12 | 5 | 1,276 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2016 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,678 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 1,743 |
| Reykjavik Faxaven Open | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,445 |
| Godinn Chess Club Open | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 1,930 |
| Icelandic Open 100yr | 2025 | 4 | 0 | 1,698 |
| Skákþing Reykjavíkur 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,736 |
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Where can I find Larus H Bjarnason's chess games?
74 games by Larus H Bjarnason, from Sep 2014 to Aug 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 Larus H Bjarnason has played.
What does Larus H Bjarnason play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Larus H Bjarnason opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.f4 (34% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Larus H Bjarnason answers 1...c6 (96% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Larus H Bjarnason play as White?
As White, Larus H Bjarnason's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Larus H Bjarnason play as Black?
As Black, Larus H Bjarnason most often plays: Caro-Kann (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Larus H Bjarnason's FIDE rating?
Larus H Bjarnason is currently rated 1,697 in classical chess, 1,697 in rapid and 1,611 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,766 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Larus H Bjarnason played?
Our database contains 74 games by Larus H Bjarnason, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 10 draws, 43 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Larus H Bjarnason?
74 games by Larus H Bjarnason 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.