Prepare against Markus Orri Oskarsson
Iceland · World #15,058 classical · FIDE ID 2320118
When preparing against Markus Orri Oskarsson, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 66 games by Markus Orri Oskarsson, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Markus Orri Oskarsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Orri Oskarsson 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 | 2,105 | 2,159 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,027 | 2,027 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,225 | 2,225 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 23 | 13 | 30 | 34.8% |
| As White | 32 | 11 | 5 | 16 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 34 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Orri Oskarsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Orri Oskarsson's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 84.4% | 48.1% |
| e4 | 4 | 12.5% | 12.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Oskarsson usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Oskarsson usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Oskarsson usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 12.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Oskarsson usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Oskarsson usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Oskarsson usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 63.6% | 60.7% |
| e6 | 8 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 12.5% |
Markus Orri Oskarsson's chess games
All 66 games by Markus Orri Oskarsson in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - 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: 23 wins, 13 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Robert Baskin | 2,435 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | C02 |
| Apr 2025 | Bardur Orn Birkisson | 2,342 | Reykjavik Open | A50 |
| Mar 2025 | Simon Thorhallsson | 2,232 | Godinn Chess Club Open | D02 |
| Jun 2026 | Gauti Pall Jonsson | 2,131 | Skákþing Íslands - Áskorendaflokkur 2026 | C11 |
| Feb 2026 | Jami Valpas | 2,112 | Nordic Youth Chess Championships 2026 - Group B | B57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 18 | 9 | 1,937 |
| ch-EU Online U12 | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,380 |
| Icelandic Open 100yr | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 2,048 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,243 |
| Akureyri Icelandic Open | 2019 | 7 | 0 | 1,248 |
| Godinn Chess Club Open | 2025 | 6 | 4 | 2,193 |
| Nordic Youth Chess Championships 2026 - Group B | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,146 |
| Skákþing Íslands - Áskorendaflokkur 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,064 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Orri Oskarsson's chess games?
66 games by Markus Orri Oskarsson, from Nov 2019 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 Markus Orri Oskarsson has played.
What does Markus Orri Oskarsson play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Markus Orri Oskarsson opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Orri Oskarsson answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Markus Orri Oskarsson play as White?
As White, Markus Orri Oskarsson's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Orri Oskarsson play as Black?
As Black, Markus Orri Oskarsson most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Markus Orri Oskarsson's FIDE rating?
Markus Orri Oskarsson is currently rated 2,105 in classical chess, 2,027 in rapid and 2,225 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,159 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Markus Orri Oskarsson played?
Our database contains 66 games by Markus Orri Oskarsson, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 13 draws, 30 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Orri Oskarsson?
66 games by Markus Orri Oskarsson 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.