Prepare against Olavur Simonsen
FRO · World #7,234 classical · FIDE ID 7200196
Our database contains 340 games by Olavur Simonsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Olavur Simonsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olavur Simonsen 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 | 2,220 | 2,261 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,134 | 2,184 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,162 | 2,205 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 340 | 126 | 91 | 123 | 37.1% |
| As White | 167 | 70 | 43 | 54 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 173 | 56 | 48 | 69 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olavur Simonsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olavur Simonsen's side.
First moves as White (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 151 | 90.4% | 54.3% |
| f4 | 8 | 4.8% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 3.0% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Simonsen usually continues Nf3 (52.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Simonsen usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Simonsen usually continues d4 (44.1% score)
- 1.f4 — 5% of White games, 43.8% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Simonsen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Simonsen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Simonsen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 38 | 47.5% | 46.1% |
| d5 | 28 | 35.0% | 60.7% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 8.8% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 49.0% | 46.0% |
| Nf6 | 22 | 43.1% | 45.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Olavur Simonsen's chess games
All 340 games by Olavur Simonsen 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: 126 wins, 91 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 32 | 13/6/13 | 40.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 24 | 13/6/5 | 54.2% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A25 | English Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2004 | Emil Hermansson | 2,428 | 3rd Klaksvik IM | B50 |
| Feb 2021 | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | 2,396 | chT-FAI 2021 | C55 |
| Jul 2000 | Simon Bekker-Jensen | 2,388 | 22nd Politiken Cup | A51 |
| Jan 1997 | Ole Jakobsen | 2,385 | Nordic Grand Prix | B20 |
| Jul 2000 | Mikkel Antonsen | 2,377 | 22nd Politiken Cup | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FAI | 2018 | 78 | 43.5 | 2,179 |
| Atlantic Airways Cup A | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 2,333 |
| 24th Politiken Cup | 2002 | 11 | 6 | 2,233 |
| 22nd Politiken Cup | 2000 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,409 |
| 3rd Klaksvik IM | 2004 | 10 | 4 | 2,278 |
| Troll Masters | 2003 | 10 | 4 | 2,127 |
| chT-FAI 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 4 | 2,098 |
| Jonsson Memorial Open | 2001 | 10 | 4 | 2,151 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Martin Poulsen (17 games) · Hans Kristian Simonsen (16 games) · Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen (14 games) · Carl Eli Nolsoe Samuelsen (12 games) · Rani Nolsoe (11 games) · Helgi Dam Ziska (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olavur Simonsen's chess games?
340 games by Olavur Simonsen, 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 Olavur Simonsen has played.
What does Olavur Simonsen play on the first move as White?
Across 167 games with White in our database, Olavur Simonsen opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olavur Simonsen answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...Nc6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Olavur Simonsen play as White?
As White, Olavur Simonsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (12 games, 58.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 167 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olavur Simonsen play as Black?
As Black, Olavur Simonsen most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 173 games.
What is Olavur Simonsen's FIDE rating?
Olavur Simonsen is currently rated 2,220 in classical chess, 2,134 in rapid and 2,162 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,261 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Olavur Simonsen played?
Our database contains 340 games by Olavur Simonsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 91 draws, 123 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olavur Simonsen?
340 games by Olavur Simonsen 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.