Prepare against Orvar Holm Brynjarsson
Iceland · World #68,381 classical · FIDE ID 2321726
When preparing against Orvar Holm Brynjarsson, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%).
Our database contains 80 games by Orvar Holm Brynjarsson, covering Feb 2021 to Oct 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 | 1,827 | 1,855 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,805 | 1,841 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,947 | 1,961 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 26 | 11 | 43 | 32.5% |
| As White | 41 | 13 | 6 | 22 | 31.7% |
| As Black | 39 | 13 | 5 | 21 | 33.3% |
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 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 70.7% | 46.6% |
| d4 | 12 | 29.3% | 20.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 46.6% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Brynjarsson usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Brynjarsson usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Brynjarsson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% 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 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 84.2% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Orvar Holm Brynjarsson's chess games
All 80 games by Orvar Holm Brynjarsson in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2021 - Oct 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, 11 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| 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 | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| 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% |
| D00 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
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 |
| Sep 2026 | Elin Larsson | 1,873 | Nordic School Team Chess Championships 2026 - Group A (U17) | B47 |
| Mar 2023 | Lars Tormod Haugen | 1,837 | Reykjavik Open | A34 |
| Mar 2023 | Malcolm H Cooper | 1,763 | Reykjavik Open | B22 |
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 |
| Nordic School Team Chess Championships 2026 - Group A (U17) | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,001 |
| Skákþing Reykjavíkur 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,815 |
| chT-NORDIC U13 | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,318 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Orvar Holm Brynjarsson's chess games?
80 games by Orvar Holm Brynjarsson, from Feb 2021 to Oct 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 41 games with White in our database, Orvar Holm Brynjarsson opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (29% 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 (84% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (5% 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: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 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 (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Orvar Holm Brynjarsson's FIDE rating?
Orvar Holm Brynjarsson is currently rated 1,827 in classical chess, 1,805 in rapid and 1,947 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,855 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Orvar Holm Brynjarsson played?
Our database contains 80 games by Orvar Holm Brynjarsson, covering Feb 2021 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 11 draws, 43 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Orvar Holm Brynjarsson?
80 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.