Prepare against Magnus Kristinsson
Iceland · World #74,747 classical · FIDE ID 2305682
When preparing against Magnus Kristinsson, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 107 games by Magnus Kristinsson, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Magnus Kristinsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Magnus Kristinsson 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 | 1,806 | 1,867 | Jun 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,872 | 1,876 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,871 | 1,871 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 33 | 15 | 59 | 30.8% |
| As White | 50 | 20 | 5 | 25 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 57 | 13 | 10 | 34 | 22.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Magnus Kristinsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Magnus Kristinsson's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 80.0% | 47.5% |
| d4 | 6 | 12.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.0% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 47.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Kristinsson usually continues Nf3 (36.1% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Kristinsson usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Kristinsson usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kristinsson usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kristinsson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Kristinsson usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 93.8% | 43.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 100.0% | 32.6% |
Magnus Kristinsson's chess games
All 107 games by Magnus Kristinsson in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 33 wins, 15 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C22 | Center Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Allan Savage | 2,067 | Reykjavik Open | B40 |
| Feb 2015 | Carsten Byrn | 2,044 | 13th Gibraltar Masters | B76 |
| Feb 2016 | Valentin Berrocal Ruiz | 2,040 | 14th Gibraltar Masters | B35 |
| Jan 2016 | Gilles Suez-Panama | 2,032 | 14th Gibraltar Masters | C06 |
| Jan 2014 | David Kenney | 2,000 | 12th Gibraltar Masters | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 24 | 9 | 1,773 |
| ch-ISL Open | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,746 |
| 14th Gibraltar Masters | 2016 | 10 | 4 | 2,009 |
| 12th Gibraltar Masters | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,871 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,782 |
| 13th Gibraltar Masters | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,905 |
| Reykjavik Kvika Open | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 2,006 |
| Reykjavik Skakmot Open | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,952 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Magnus Kristinsson's chess games?
107 games by Magnus Kristinsson, from Jun 2013 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 Kristinsson has played.
What does Magnus Kristinsson play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Magnus Kristinsson opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Magnus Kristinsson answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Magnus Kristinsson play as White?
As White, Magnus Kristinsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Center Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Magnus Kristinsson play as Black?
As Black, Magnus Kristinsson most often plays: English Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Magnus Kristinsson's FIDE rating?
Magnus Kristinsson is currently rated 1,806 in classical chess, 1,872 in rapid and 1,871 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,867 (Jun 2013).
How many games has Magnus Kristinsson played?
Our database contains 107 games by Magnus Kristinsson, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 15 draws, 59 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Magnus Kristinsson?
107 games by Magnus Kristinsson 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.