Prepare against Magnus Orn Ulfarsson
FM · Iceland · World #2,684 classical · FIDE ID 2300818
When preparing against Magnus Orn Ulfarsson, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 33.3% over 24 games.
Our database contains 249 games by Magnus Orn Ulfarsson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Magnus Orn Ulfarsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Magnus Orn Ulfarsson 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 | 2,351 | 2,403 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,313 | 2,382 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,313 | 2,389 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 249 | 102 | 61 | 86 | 41.0% |
| As White | 119 | 47 | 26 | 46 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 130 | 55 | 35 | 40 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Magnus Orn Ulfarsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Magnus Orn Ulfarsson's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 118 | 99.2% | 50.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 50.8% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Ulfarsson usually continues Nf3 (52.3% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Ulfarsson usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Ulfarsson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Ulfarsson usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 100.0% | 56.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 96.0% | 57.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Magnus Orn Ulfarsson's chess games
All 249 games by Magnus Orn Ulfarsson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 102 wins, 61 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 24 | 8/2/14 | 33.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 33 | 15/8/10 | 45.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Hannes Stefansson | 2,540 | ch-ISL | A29 |
| Sep 2008 | Stefan Kristjansson | 2,477 | ch-ISL | B48 |
| Mar 2015 | Gudmundur Sigurjonsson | 2,463 | chT-ISL 1415 | A47 |
| Mar 2019 | Jon L Arnason | 2,449 | chT1-ISL 1819 | B53 |
| Dec 2020 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 2,440 | ch-ISL Blitz | E51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ISL | 2008 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,374 |
| Wch U18 | 1994 | 20 | 8.5 | 2,216 |
| Reykjavik Open | 1996 | 17 | 7 | 2,319 |
| ch-ISL Blitz | 2020 | 15 | 7 | 2,345 |
| chT-ISL | 2000 | 11 | 5 | 2,382 |
| Wch U16 | 1992 | 11 | 4 | 2,113 |
| Jonsson Memorial Open | 2001 | 10 | 5 | 2,341 |
| chT-ISL 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,271 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Magnus Orn Ulfarsson's chess games?
249 games by Magnus Orn Ulfarsson, from Apr 2003 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 Magnus Orn Ulfarsson has played.
What does Magnus Orn Ulfarsson play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Magnus Orn Ulfarsson opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Magnus Orn Ulfarsson answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Magnus Orn Ulfarsson play as White?
As White, Magnus Orn Ulfarsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Magnus Orn Ulfarsson play as Black?
As Black, Magnus Orn Ulfarsson most often plays: Sicilian (33 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Magnus Orn Ulfarsson's FIDE rating?
Magnus Orn Ulfarsson is currently rated 2,351 in classical chess, 2,313 in rapid and 2,313 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,403 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Magnus Orn Ulfarsson played?
Our database contains 249 games by Magnus Orn Ulfarsson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 61 draws, 86 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Magnus Orn Ulfarsson?
249 games by Magnus Orn Ulfarsson 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.