Prepare against Magnus P. Ornolfsson
CM · Iceland · World #11,848 classical · FIDE ID 2301016
Our database contains 195 games by Magnus P. Ornolfsson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Magnus P. Ornolfsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Magnus P. Ornolfsson 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 | 2,143 | 2,251 | Mar 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,196 | 2,219 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,232 | 2,244 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 195 | 68 | 50 | 77 | 34.9% |
| As White | 97 | 33 | 29 | 35 | 34.0% |
| As Black | 98 | 35 | 21 | 42 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Magnus P. Ornolfsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Magnus P. Ornolfsson's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 71.1% | 46.4% |
| d4 | 20 | 20.6% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 8.2% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Ornolfsson usually continues Nf3 (40.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Ornolfsson usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Ornolfsson usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Ornolfsson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Ornolfsson usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 40.0% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 11 | 31.4% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 14.3% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 82.5% | 51.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 12.5% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Magnus P. Ornolfsson's chess games
All 195 games by Magnus P. Ornolfsson 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: 68 wins, 50 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 25 | 7/8/10 | 28.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E75 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Sigurdur Sigfusson | 2,350 | chT-ISL 1213 | C55 |
| Oct 2011 | Robert Lagerman | 2,325 | chT-ISL 1112 | B01 |
| Oct 2022 | David Kjartansson | 2,316 | chT-ISL Kvika 2223 | B33 |
| Jan 1995 | Agust S Karlsson | 2,315 | ch-ISL | B08 |
| Nov 2004 | Benedikt Jonasson | 2,297 | chT-ISL 0405 | E75 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 43 | 23.5 | 2,123 |
| ch-ISL | 2009 | 22 | 6.5 | 2,194 |
| chT1-ISL 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 2,146 |
| Reykjavik Taflfelag Open | 2017 | 9 | 7 | 2,206 |
| chT-ISL 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,063 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,216 |
| chT-ISL 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 2,133 |
| ch-Hellir CC | 1996 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,160 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Magnus P. Ornolfsson's chess games?
195 games by Magnus P. Ornolfsson, 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 P. Ornolfsson has played.
What does Magnus P. Ornolfsson play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Magnus P. Ornolfsson opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Magnus P. Ornolfsson answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Magnus P. Ornolfsson play as White?
As White, Magnus P. Ornolfsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Scotch Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Magnus P. Ornolfsson play as Black?
As Black, Magnus P. Ornolfsson most often plays: English Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Magnus P. Ornolfsson's FIDE rating?
Magnus P. Ornolfsson is currently rated 2,143 in classical chess, 2,196 in rapid and 2,232 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,251 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Magnus P. Ornolfsson played?
Our database contains 195 games by Magnus P. Ornolfsson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 50 draws, 77 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Magnus P. Ornolfsson?
195 games by Magnus P. Ornolfsson 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.