Prepare against Margeir Petursson
GM · Iceland · World #1,946 classical · FIDE ID 2300028
Our database contains 1,898 games by Margeir Petursson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Margeir Petursson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Margeir Petursson 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 | 2,386 | 2,543 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,334 | 2,521 | Aug 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,321 | 2,546 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,898 | 772 | 725 | 401 | 40.7% |
| As White | 949 | 450 | 321 | 178 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 949 | 322 | 404 | 223 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Margeir Petursson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Margeir Petursson's side.
First moves as White (949 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 532 | 56.1% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 361 | 38.0% | 64.7% |
| Nf3 | 49 | 5.2% | 60.2% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 0.3% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Petursson usually continues c4 (64.9% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Petursson usually continues c4 (65.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Petursson usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 64.7% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Petursson usually continues Nc3 (63.2% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Petursson usually continues Nc3 (69.2% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Petursson usually continues d4 (70.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (415 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 358 | 86.3% | 57.7% |
| g6 | 44 | 10.6% | 70.5% |
| e5 | 8 | 1.9% | 31.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.0% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (358 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 250 | 69.8% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 106 | 29.6% | 46.2% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Margeir Petursson's chess games
All 1,898 games by Margeir Petursson 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: 772 wins, 725 draws, 401 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 105 | 47/29/29 | 44.8% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 71 | 40/23/8 | 56.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 68 | 28/18/22 | 41.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 68 | 33/21/14 | 48.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 64 | 16/33/15 | 25.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 63 | 34/22/7 | 54.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 56 | 32/10/14 | 57.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 44 | 20/16/8 | 45.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 38 | 21/12/5 | 55.3% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 37 | 21/10/6 | 56.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 109 | 36/58/15 | 33.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 71 | 16/30/25 | 22.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 68 | 17/33/18 | 25.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 59 | 24/24/11 | 40.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 56 | 22/21/13 | 39.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 44 | 16/20/8 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 41 | 23/12/6 | 56.1% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 40 | 8/24/8 | 20.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 37 | 12/16/9 | 32.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 37 | 13/13/11 | 35.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1999 | Alexander Morozevich | 2,758 | EU-Cup 15th Gr 2 | B27 |
| Oct 1992 | Nigel D Short | 2,680 | Interpolis | A53 |
| Jan 1989 | Alexander G Beliavsky | 2,640 | 32nd Reggio Emilia-A | D59 |
| Mar 2004 | Johann Hjartarson | 2,640 | Reykjavik Blitz | A29 |
| Oct 1988 | Lajos Portisch | 2,635 | World Cup | A70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 1996 | 72 | 44.5 | 2,516 |
| ch-ISL | 2020 | 62 | 44.5 | 2,552 |
| Reykjavik | 1992 | 46 | 23.5 | 2,511 |
| New York Open | 1992 | 39 | 25 | 2,589 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 38 | 26 | 2,482 |
| Lone Pine Open Louis D. Statham Masters | 1980 | 27 | 14 | 2,479 |
| St Martin Open | 1993 | 26 | 20 | 2,623 |
| Gausdal Int | 1995 | 24 | 20.5 | 2,684 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Johann Hjartarson (33 games) · Helgi Olafsson (30 games) · Throstur Thorhallsson (25 games) · Hannes Stefansson (18 games) · Karl Thorsteins (15 games) · Curt Hansen (12 games) · Nigel D Short (10 games) · Jonathan D Tisdall (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Margeir Petursson's chess games?
1,898 games by Margeir Petursson, 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 Margeir Petursson has played.
What does Margeir Petursson play on the first move as White?
Across 949 games with White in our database, Margeir Petursson opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.c4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Margeir Petursson answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Margeir Petursson play as White?
As White, Margeir Petursson's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (105 games, 44.8% win rate); Indian Defense (71 games, 56.3% win rate); English Opening (68 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 949 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Margeir Petursson play as Black?
As Black, Margeir Petursson most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (109 games, 33.0% win rate); Slav Defense (71 games, 22.5% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (68 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 949 games.
What is Margeir Petursson's FIDE rating?
Margeir Petursson is currently rated 2,386 in classical chess, 2,334 in rapid and 2,321 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,543 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Margeir Petursson played?
Our database contains 1,898 games by Margeir Petursson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 772 wins, 725 draws, 401 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Margeir Petursson?
1,898 games by Margeir Petursson 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.