Prepare against Orvar Holm Brynjarsson
Iceland · World #72,059 classical · FIDE ID 2321726
When preparing against Orvar Holm Brynjarsson, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 75 games by Orvar Holm Brynjarsson, covering Feb 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Orvar Holm Brynjarsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Orvar Holm Brynjarsson 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 | 1,814 | 1,855 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,789 | 1,841 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,948 | 1,961 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 23 | 10 | 42 | 30.7% |
| As White | 39 | 12 | 6 | 21 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 36 | 11 | 4 | 21 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Orvar Holm Brynjarsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Orvar Holm Brynjarsson's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 69.2% | 46.3% |
| d4 | 12 | 30.8% | 20.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 46.3% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Brynjarsson usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Brynjarsson usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Brynjarsson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 20.8% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Brynjarsson usually continues c4 (18.8% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Brynjarsson usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Brynjarsson usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 54.5% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 45.5% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 83.3% | 26.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Orvar Holm Brynjarsson's chess games
All 75 games by Orvar Holm Brynjarsson in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2021 - 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: 23 wins, 10 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Gudrun Fanney Briem | 2,026 | Landsmótið í skólaskák 2026 | B32 |
| Mar 2024 | Benjamin Spagnoli | 1,883 | Reykjavik Open | B15 |
| Mar 2023 | Lars Tormod Haugen | 1,837 | Reykjavik Open | A34 |
| Mar 2023 | Malcolm H Cooper | 1,763 | Reykjavik Open | B22 |
| May 2026 | Bartosz Baginski | 1,634 | Landsmótið í skólaskák 2026 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 25 | 8 | 1,740 |
| 21st ch-EU | 2021 | 11 | 2 | 1,214 |
| Landsmótið í skólaskák 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,921 |
| Reykjavik Kvika Open | 2022 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,355 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,764 |
| chT-NORDIC U13 | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,318 |
| Skákþing Reykjavíkur 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,815 |
| Gardabaer Open | 2021 | 3 | 2 | 1,884 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Orvar Holm Brynjarsson's chess games?
75 games by Orvar Holm Brynjarsson, from Feb 2021 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 Orvar Holm Brynjarsson has played.
What does Orvar Holm Brynjarsson play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Orvar Holm Brynjarsson opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Orvar Holm Brynjarsson answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e6 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Orvar Holm Brynjarsson play as White?
As White, Orvar Holm Brynjarsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Orvar Holm Brynjarsson play as Black?
As Black, Orvar Holm Brynjarsson most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Orvar Holm Brynjarsson's FIDE rating?
Orvar Holm Brynjarsson is currently rated 1,814 in classical chess, 1,789 in rapid and 1,948 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,855 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Orvar Holm Brynjarsson played?
Our database contains 75 games by Orvar Holm Brynjarsson, covering Feb 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 10 draws, 42 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Orvar Holm Brynjarsson?
75 games by Orvar Holm Brynjarsson 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.