Prepare against Oskar Long Einarsson
Iceland · World #74,748 classical · FIDE ID 2309220
When preparing against Oskar Long Einarsson, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 164 games by Oskar Long Einarsson, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oskar Long Einarsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oskar Long Einarsson 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 | 1,806 | 1,825 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,792 | 1,830 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,844 | 1,850 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 46 | 28 | 90 | 28.0% |
| As White | 79 | 21 | 11 | 47 | 26.6% |
| As Black | 85 | 25 | 17 | 43 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oskar Long Einarsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oskar Long Einarsson's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 79 | 100.0% | 33.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 33.5% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Einarsson usually continues Nf3 (32.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Einarsson usually continues Nf3 (34.4% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Einarsson usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 71.1% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 11 | 24.4% | 36.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 78.6% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 6 | 21.4% | 58.3% |
Oskar Long Einarsson's chess games
All 164 games by Oskar Long Einarsson in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 46 wins, 28 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D79 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Jonathan Pein | 2,184 | Reykjavik Open | A03 |
| Mar 2018 | Bjorgvin Viglundsson | 2,147 | Reykjavik Faxaven Open | B33 |
| Mar 2018 | D Ian W Reynolds | 1,999 | Reykjavik Open | C78 |
| Jun 2013 | Hallgerdur Thorsteinsdottir | 1,985 | ch-ISL Open | B52 |
| Jan 2020 | Haraldur Haraldsson | 1,962 | Reykjavik Congress | C13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2018 | 66 | 25.5 | 1,757 |
| Reykjavik Congress | 2020 | 24 | 10 | 1,729 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2012 | 16 | 4 | 1,652 |
| 8th South Wales Open | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,769 |
| ch-ISL Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,785 |
| 119th ch-SCO | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,777 |
| ch-NATO 26th | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1,582 |
| Reykjavik Faxaven Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,810 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oskar Long Einarsson's chess games?
164 games by Oskar Long Einarsson, from Jul 2011 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 Oskar Long Einarsson has played.
What does Oskar Long Einarsson play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Oskar Long Einarsson opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oskar Long Einarsson answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Oskar Long Einarsson play as White?
As White, Oskar Long Einarsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oskar Long Einarsson play as Black?
As Black, Oskar Long Einarsson most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Oskar Long Einarsson's FIDE rating?
Oskar Long Einarsson is currently rated 1,806 in classical chess, 1,792 in rapid and 1,844 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,825 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Oskar Long Einarsson played?
Our database contains 164 games by Oskar Long Einarsson, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 28 draws, 90 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oskar Long Einarsson?
164 games by Oskar Long Einarsson 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.