Prepare against Magnus Magnusson
Iceland · World #40,665 classical · FIDE ID 2302128
When preparing against Magnus Magnusson, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 84 games by Magnus Magnusson, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Magnus Magnusson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Magnus Magnusson 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 | 1,932 | 2,084 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,973 | 1,988 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,873 | 2,001 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 33 | 15 | 36 | 39.3% |
| As White | 41 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 43 | 18 | 6 | 19 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Magnus Magnusson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Magnus Magnusson's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 100.0% | 47.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Magnusson usually continues Nc3 (35.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Magnusson usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Magnusson usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 24 | 100.0% | 52.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Magnus Magnusson's chess games
All 84 games by Magnus Magnusson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 3/6/8 | 17.6% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | 2,279 | Reykjavik Open | C26 |
| Aug 2009 | Gunnar K Gunnarsson | 2,224 | chB-ISL | C02 |
| Oct 2010 | Bragi Halldorsson | 2,205 | chT2-ISL 1011 | B10 |
| Apr 2017 | Markus Kauch | 2,193 | Reykjavik Open | B26 |
| Oct 2010 | Stefan Briem | 2,169 | chT2-ISL 1011 | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2019 | 33 | 16.5 | 1,991 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,014 |
| chB-ISL | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,179 |
| chT2-ISL 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,855 |
| chT-ISL 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,895 |
| chT2-ISL 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 2,075 |
| chT2-ISL 1011 | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 2,109 |
| Reykjavik Kvika Open | 2022 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,410 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Magnus Magnusson's chess games?
84 games by Magnus Magnusson, from Apr 2004 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 Magnusson has played.
What does Magnus Magnusson play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Magnus Magnusson opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Magnus Magnusson answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Magnus Magnusson play as White?
As White, Magnus Magnusson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Vienna Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Magnus Magnusson play as Black?
As Black, Magnus Magnusson most often plays: Italian Game (13 games, 61.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Magnus Magnusson's FIDE rating?
Magnus Magnusson is currently rated 1,932 in classical chess, 1,973 in rapid and 1,873 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,084 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Magnus Magnusson played?
Our database contains 84 games by Magnus Magnusson, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 15 draws, 36 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Magnus Magnusson?
84 games by Magnus Magnusson 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.