Prepare against Ossur Joensen
FRO · World #67,158 classical · FIDE ID 7202059
When preparing against Ossur Joensen, expect 1.d4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 49 games by Ossur Joensen, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ossur Joensen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ossur Joensen 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 | 1,831 | 1,865 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,812 | 1,834 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,804 | 1,839 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 40.8% |
| As White | 32 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ossur Joensen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ossur Joensen's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 65.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 9.4% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Joensen usually continues c4 (27.8% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Joensen usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Joensen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Joensen usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Joensen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Joensen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 76.9% | 65.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Ossur Joensen's chess games
All 49 games by Ossur Joensen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - 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: 20 wins, 15 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C14 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Hjalti Petersen | 1,984 | chT-FAI 1415 | A35 |
| Mar 2017 | Alfred A. Olsen | 1,788 | chT-FAI 1617 | D02 |
| Mar 2013 | Andrias Danielsen | 1,785 | chT-FAI 1213 | D48 |
| Mar 2016 | Sjurdur Olsen | 1,753 | chT-FAI 1516 | B33 |
| Feb 2017 | Jakup F. Joensen | 1,721 | chT-FAI 1617 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FAI 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,720 |
| Oyrabakki Open | 2000 | 7 | 3 | – |
| chT-FAI 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,889 |
| chT-FAI 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 4 | 1,754 |
| chT-FAI 1516 | 2016 | 5 | 4 | 1,914 |
| chT-FAI 1920 | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 1,773 |
| chT-FAI 2021 | 2021 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,756 |
| chT2-FAI 1314 | 2014 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,603 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ossur Joensen's chess games?
49 games by Ossur Joensen, from Apr 2014 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 Ossur Joensen has played.
What does Ossur Joensen play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Ossur Joensen opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ossur Joensen answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Ossur Joensen play as White?
As White, Ossur Joensen's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ossur Joensen play as Black?
As Black, Ossur Joensen most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Ossur Joensen's FIDE rating?
Ossur Joensen is currently rated 1,831 in classical chess, 1,812 in rapid and 1,804 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,865 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Ossur Joensen played?
Our database contains 49 games by Ossur Joensen, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 15 draws, 14 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ossur Joensen?
49 games by Ossur Joensen 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.