Prepare against Olafur Orn Olafsson
Iceland · World #79,032 classical · FIDE ID 2312042
When preparing against Olafur Orn Olafsson, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%).
Our database contains 53 games by Olafur Orn Olafsson, covering Jan 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Olafur Orn Olafsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olafur Orn Olafsson 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 | 1,792 | 1,792 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,804 | 1,804 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,886 | 1,932 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 14 | 12 | 27 | 26.4% |
| As White | 26 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 27 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olafur Orn Olafsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olafur Orn Olafsson's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 96.2% | 36.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 36.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Olafsson usually continues c4 (20.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Olafsson usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Olafsson usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Olafsson usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 46.2% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 38.5% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
Olafur Orn Olafsson's chess games
All 53 games by Olafur Orn Olafsson in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - 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: 14 wins, 12 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Wolf Becke | 1,928 | Reykjavik Open | A17 |
| Jan 2026 | Sigurbjorn Hermannsson | 1,889 | Skákþing Reykjavíkur 2026 | B10 |
| Mar 2025 | Veronika Steinunn Magnusdottir | 1,815 | Godinn Chess Club Open | D10 |
| Mar 2024 | Finn Stuhr | 1,814 | Reykjavik Open | E12 |
| Mar 2024 | Sigurdur Freyr Jonatansson | 1,731 | Reykjavik Open | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 32 | 10.5 | 1,576 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,851 |
| Skákþing Reykjavíkur 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,043 |
| Godinn Chess Club Open | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 1,764 |
| Reykjavik Open 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,514 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olafur Orn Olafsson's chess games?
53 games by Olafur Orn Olafsson, from Jan 2015 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 Olafur Orn Olafsson has played.
What does Olafur Orn Olafsson play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Olafur Orn Olafsson opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olafur Orn Olafsson answers 1...c6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Olafur Orn Olafsson play as White?
As White, Olafur Orn Olafsson's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olafur Orn Olafsson play as Black?
As Black, Olafur Orn Olafsson most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Olafur Orn Olafsson's FIDE rating?
Olafur Orn Olafsson is currently rated 1,792 in classical chess, 1,804 in rapid and 1,886 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,792 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Olafur Orn Olafsson played?
Our database contains 53 games by Olafur Orn Olafsson, covering Jan 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 12 draws, 27 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olafur Orn Olafsson?
53 games by Olafur Orn Olafsson 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.