Prepare against Loftur Baldvinsson
Iceland · World #50,824 classical · FIDE ID 2301261
When preparing against Loftur Baldvinsson, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 140 games by Loftur Baldvinsson, covering Jul 2013 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Loftur Baldvinsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Loftur Baldvinsson 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 | 1,891 | 2,007 | Mar 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,894 | 1,930 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,943 | 1,987 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 60 | 18 | 62 | 42.9% |
| As White | 66 | 29 | 9 | 28 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 74 | 31 | 9 | 34 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Loftur Baldvinsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Loftur Baldvinsson's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 97.0% | 52.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Baldvinsson usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Baldvinsson usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Baldvinsson usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Baldvinsson usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 56.1% | 52.2% |
| e5 | 8 | 19.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 12.2% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Loftur Baldvinsson's chess games
All 140 games by Loftur Baldvinsson in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - Nov 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: 60 wins, 18 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| E62 | English Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 2,478 | ch-ISL Open | B98 |
| Mar 2014 | Klaus Klundt | 2,341 | Reykjavik Open | B33 |
| Nov 2016 | Olaf Berg | 2,323 | Runavik Open | C45 |
| Mar 2015 | Hans Moke Niemann | 2,275 | Reykjavik Open | B70 |
| Apr 2017 | Alistair Hill | 2,209 | Reykjavik Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 60 | 28 | 1,926 |
| Reykjavik Taflfelag Open | 2019 | 13 | 8 | 1,876 |
| ch-ISL Open | 2013 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,020 |
| Runavik Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,026 |
| Reykjavik Icelandic Open | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,856 |
| ch-ISL sf | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,888 |
| Reykjavik Congress | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,919 |
| chT1-ISL 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 1 | 1,905 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Loftur Baldvinsson's chess games?
140 games by Loftur Baldvinsson, from Jul 2013 to Nov 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 Loftur Baldvinsson has played.
What does Loftur Baldvinsson play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Loftur Baldvinsson opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Loftur Baldvinsson answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...Nc6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Loftur Baldvinsson play as White?
As White, Loftur Baldvinsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Loftur Baldvinsson play as Black?
As Black, Loftur Baldvinsson most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Loftur Baldvinsson's FIDE rating?
Loftur Baldvinsson is currently rated 1,891 in classical chess, 1,894 in rapid and 1,943 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,007 (Mar 2014).
How many games has Loftur Baldvinsson played?
Our database contains 140 games by Loftur Baldvinsson, covering Jul 2013 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 18 draws, 62 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Loftur Baldvinsson?
140 games by Loftur Baldvinsson 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.