Prepare against Orn Leo Johannsson
FM · Iceland · World #5,297 classical · FIDE ID 2303051
Our database contains 263 games by Orn Leo Johannsson, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Orn Leo Johannsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Orn Leo Johannsson 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 | 2,265 | 2,314 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,248 | 2,248 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,368 | 2,401 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 263 | 97 | 74 | 92 | 36.9% |
| As White | 130 | 53 | 33 | 44 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 133 | 44 | 41 | 48 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Orn Leo Johannsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Orn Leo Johannsson's side.
First moves as White (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 80 | 61.5% | 56.9% |
| e4 | 47 | 36.2% | 45.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Johannsson usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Johannsson usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Johannsson usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 45.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Johannsson usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Johannsson usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Johannsson usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 42 | 80.8% | 53.6% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.8% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 43.2% | 55.3% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 29.5% | 38.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 13.6% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.8% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Orn Leo Johannsson's chess games
All 263 games by Orn Leo Johannsson in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 97 wins, 74 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 28 | 12/5/11 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Danyyil Dvirnyy | 2,572 | Reykjavik Open | C10 |
| Oct 2023 | Jesper Sondergaard Thybo | 2,539 | chT-ISL Kvika 2324 | A07 |
| Jan 2022 | Lars Oskar Hauge | 2,513 | Reykjavik Blitz Open | C14 |
| Jun 2026 | Hannes Stefansson | 2,445 | Green Diamond Invitational 2026 | Main Event | D02 |
| Mar 2026 | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | 2,434 | TCh-ISL Kvika 2025-26 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2018 | 85 | 41 | 2,112 |
| ch-Reykjavik | 2012 | 17 | 9 | 2,023 |
| Reykjavik Blitz Open | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,173 |
| ch-ISL | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,346 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 2,248 |
| TCh-ISL Kvika 2024-25 | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 2,351 |
| chT-ISL 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,217 |
| chT-ISL 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,115 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Orn Leo Johannsson's chess games?
263 games by Orn Leo Johannsson, from Jan 2008 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 Orn Leo Johannsson has played.
What does Orn Leo Johannsson play on the first move as White?
Across 130 games with White in our database, Orn Leo Johannsson opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Orn Leo Johannsson answers 1...e6 (81% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Orn Leo Johannsson play as White?
As White, Orn Leo Johannsson's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (28 games, 42.9% win rate); London System (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 130 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Orn Leo Johannsson play as Black?
As Black, Orn Leo Johannsson most often plays: Slav Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Orn Leo Johannsson's FIDE rating?
Orn Leo Johannsson is currently rated 2,265 in classical chess, 2,248 in rapid and 2,368 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,314 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Orn Leo Johannsson played?
Our database contains 263 games by Orn Leo Johannsson, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 74 draws, 92 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Orn Leo Johannsson?
263 games by Orn Leo Johannsson 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.