Prepare against Magnus Gislason
Iceland · World #37,842 classical · FIDE ID 2302845
Our database contains 32 games by Magnus Gislason, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Magnus Gislason's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Magnus Gislason 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 | 1,945 | 2,054 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,996 | 2,001 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 3 | 8 | 21 | 9.4% |
| As White | 13 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 7.7% |
| As Black | 19 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 10.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Magnus Gislason's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Magnus Gislason's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 9 | 69.2% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 69% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Gislason usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Gislason usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Gislason usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Gislason usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Gislason usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Magnus Gislason's chess games
All 32 games by Magnus Gislason in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 3 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E62 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D74 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Jon Thor Bergthorsson | 2,155 | chT-ISL 0910 | A29 |
| Sep 2015 | Sverrir Unnarsson | 1,951 | chT2-ISL 1516 | C16 |
| Mar 2011 | Gudmundur G Gudmundsson | 1,596 | chT2-ISL 1011 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISL 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,857 |
| chT2-ISL 1011 | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,000 |
| chT2-ISL 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,919 |
| chT-ISL 0910 | 2010 | 4 | 1 | 2,005 |
| 20th WchT Students Final B | 1974 | 3 | 1 | – |
| chT-ISL 0001 | 2000 | 1 | 0 | 1,844 |
| chT-ISL | 1997 | 1 | 0 | 1,915 |
| 20th WchT Students Group1 | 1974 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Magnus Gislason's chess games?
32 games by Magnus Gislason, from Nov 2009 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 Magnus Gislason has played.
What does Magnus Gislason play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Magnus Gislason opens with 1.c4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Magnus Gislason answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Magnus Gislason play as White?
As White, Magnus Gislason's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Magnus Gislason play as Black?
As Black, Magnus Gislason most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Magnus Gislason's FIDE rating?
Magnus Gislason is currently rated 1,945 in classical chess, 1,996 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,054 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Magnus Gislason played?
Our database contains 32 games by Magnus Gislason, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 3 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses (9.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Magnus Gislason?
32 games by Magnus Gislason 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.