Prepare against Matthias Bjorgvin Kjartansson
Iceland · World #24,298 classical · FIDE ID 2319225
Our database contains 83 games by Matthias Bjorgvin Kjartansson, covering May 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Bjorgvin Kjartansson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Bjorgvin Kjartansson 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 | 2,023 | 2,023 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,800 | 1,800 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,877 | 1,886 | Mar 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 30 | 8 | 45 | 36.1% |
| As White | 42 | 11 | 3 | 28 | 26.2% |
| As Black | 41 | 19 | 5 | 17 | 46.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 71.4% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 19.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Kjartansson usually continues c4 (21.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kjartansson usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …b6 (3% of these games) — Kjartansson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Kjartansson usually continues exd5 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Kjartansson usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Kjartansson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 68.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 18.2% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 13.6% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 92.9% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Matthias Bjorgvin Kjartansson's chess games
All 83 games by Matthias Bjorgvin Kjartansson in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 30 wins, 8 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Nigel E Povah | 2,202 | Reykjavik Open | D00 |
| Mar 2024 | Magnus Mueller | 2,144 | Reykjavik Open | D00 |
| Apr 2022 | Magnus Magnusson | 2,014 | Reykjavik Kvika Open | B24 |
| Oct 2021 | Daniel Juhanak | 1,824 | ch-EU Hybrid U12 | B38 |
| Mar 2024 | Justin Andrieu | 1,720 | Reykjavik Open | A17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,848 |
| World Cup U12 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 1,529 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U12 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,528 |
| ch-EU Online U12 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,667 |
| Reykjavik ISL-ch Open | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 1,459 |
| Reykjavik Congress | 2020 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,333 |
| Reykjavik Taflfelag Open | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,262 |
| 21st ch-EU | 2021 | 6 | 2 | 1,658 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Bjorgvin Kjartansson's chess games?
83 games by Matthias Bjorgvin Kjartansson, from May 2019 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 Matthias Bjorgvin Kjartansson has played.
What does Matthias Bjorgvin Kjartansson play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Matthias Bjorgvin Kjartansson opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Bjorgvin Kjartansson answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Matthias Bjorgvin Kjartansson play as White?
As White, Matthias Bjorgvin Kjartansson's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Bjorgvin Kjartansson play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Bjorgvin Kjartansson most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Matthias Bjorgvin Kjartansson's FIDE rating?
Matthias Bjorgvin Kjartansson is currently rated 2,023 in classical chess, 1,800 in rapid and 1,877 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,023 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Matthias Bjorgvin Kjartansson played?
Our database contains 83 games by Matthias Bjorgvin Kjartansson, covering May 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 8 draws, 45 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Bjorgvin Kjartansson?
83 games by Matthias Bjorgvin Kjartansson 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.