Prepare against Olafur Thorsson
Iceland · World #10,303 classical · FIDE ID 2300869
Our database contains 114 games by Olafur Thorsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Olafur Thorsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olafur Thorsson 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 | 2,165 | 2,225 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,125 | 2,186 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,187 | 2,234 | Jul 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 26 | 27 | 61 | 22.8% |
| As White | 57 | 16 | 15 | 26 | 28.1% |
| As Black | 57 | 10 | 12 | 35 | 17.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olafur Thorsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olafur Thorsson's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 45.6% | 38.5% |
| e4 | 14 | 24.6% | 28.6% |
| c4 | 8 | 14.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 7.0% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 3 | 5.3% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 3.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 38.5% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Thorsson usually continues c4 (21.4% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Thorsson usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Thorsson usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 28.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Thorsson usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (21% of these games) — Thorsson usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Thorsson usually continues Qe2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 46.4% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.7% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 10.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 10.7% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 75.0% | 36.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Olafur Thorsson's chess games
All 114 games by Olafur Thorsson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 26 wins, 27 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Oleksandr Sulypa | 2,484 | chT1-ISL 1920 | A09 |
| Jan 1996 | Per Naesby Andreasen | 2,325 | Reykjavik Open | E61 |
| Jan 1994 | Gudmundur Gislason | 2,325 | Kopavogur | E71 |
| Jan 1995 | Agust S Karlsson | 2,315 | Hafnarfjordur Open | B06 |
| Jan 1995 | Saevar Bjarnason | 2,310 | Hafnarfjordur Open | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2009 | 37 | 12 | 2,106 |
| Gausdal Int | 1993 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,128 |
| chT-ISL 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,075 |
| Kopavogur | 1994 | 9 | 3 | 2,191 |
| Hafnarfjordur Open | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,371 |
| chT-ISL 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 3 | 2,138 |
| chT-ISL 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,094 |
| chT1-ISL 1920 | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,280 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olafur Thorsson's chess games?
114 games by Olafur Thorsson, from Apr 2003 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 Olafur Thorsson has played.
What does Olafur Thorsson play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Olafur Thorsson opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olafur Thorsson answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Olafur Thorsson play as White?
As White, Olafur Thorsson's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olafur Thorsson play as Black?
As Black, Olafur Thorsson most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Olafur Thorsson's FIDE rating?
Olafur Thorsson is currently rated 2,165 in classical chess, 2,125 in rapid and 2,187 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Olafur Thorsson played?
Our database contains 114 games by Olafur Thorsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 27 draws, 61 losses (22.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olafur Thorsson?
114 games by Olafur Thorsson 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.