Prepare against Olafur Bjarnason
Iceland · World #38,543 classical · FIDE ID 2316501
When preparing against Olafur Bjarnason, expect 1.Nf3 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 38 games by Olafur Bjarnason, covering Oct 2016 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Olafur Bjarnason's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olafur Bjarnason 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 | 1,943 | 1,943 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 1,879 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,906 | 1,906 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 36.8% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 20 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olafur Bjarnason's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olafur Bjarnason's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 13 | 72.2% | 26.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 72% of White games, 26.9% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Bjarnason usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Bjarnason usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Bjarnason usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Bjarnason usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Bjarnason usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Bjarnason usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 75.0% | 88.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Olafur Bjarnason's chess games
All 38 games by Olafur Bjarnason in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - Nov 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: 14 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Giampiero Adocchio | 2,157 | Reykjavik Open | A30 |
| Mar 2018 | Johann Ebner | 2,070 | Reykjavik Open | D13 |
| Jan 2020 | Haraldur Haraldsson | 1,962 | Reykjavik Congress | D15 |
| Apr 2017 | Gerd Meier | 1,779 | Reykjavik Open | A52 |
| Jan 2018 | Thordur Gudmundsson | 1,565 | Reykjavik Congress | B44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2018 | 17 | 8 | 1,789 |
| Reykjavik Congress | 2020 | 16 | 8.5 | 1,867 |
| chT1-ISL 1819 | 2018 | 3 | 0 | 1,661 |
| chT-ISL 1718 | 2017 | 2 | 1 | 2,143 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olafur Bjarnason's chess games?
38 games by Olafur Bjarnason, from Oct 2016 to Nov 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 Olafur Bjarnason has played.
What does Olafur Bjarnason play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Olafur Bjarnason opens with 1.Nf3 (72% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olafur Bjarnason answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Olafur Bjarnason play as White?
As White, Olafur Bjarnason's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olafur Bjarnason play as Black?
As Black, Olafur Bjarnason most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Olafur Bjarnason's FIDE rating?
Olafur Bjarnason is currently rated 1,943 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid and 1,906 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,943 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Olafur Bjarnason played?
Our database contains 38 games by Olafur Bjarnason, covering Oct 2016 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olafur Bjarnason?
38 games by Olafur Bjarnason 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.