Prepare against Pall A. Thorarinsson
FM · Iceland · World #9,837 classical · FIDE ID 2300923
Our database contains 349 games by Pall A. Thorarinsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pall A. Thorarinsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pall A. Thorarinsson 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 | 2,172 | 2,295 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,160 | 2,217 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,207 | 2,326 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 349 | 106 | 127 | 116 | 30.4% |
| As White | 169 | 62 | 57 | 50 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 180 | 44 | 70 | 66 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pall A. Thorarinsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pall A. Thorarinsson's side.
First moves as White (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 67 | 39.6% | 56.7% |
| Nf3 | 45 | 26.6% | 52.2% |
| e4 | 34 | 20.1% | 52.9% |
| c4 | 21 | 12.4% | 45.2% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Thorarinsson usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Thorarinsson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Thorarinsson usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Thorarinsson usually continues c4 (61.9% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Thorarinsson usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Thorarinsson usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 53 | 57.6% | 38.7% |
| g6 | 19 | 20.7% | 65.8% |
| c5 | 9 | 9.8% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 7 | 7.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 43.8% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 14 | 21.9% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 10 | 15.6% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 14.1% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.7% | 66.7% |
Pall A. Thorarinsson's chess games
All 349 games by Pall A. Thorarinsson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 106 wins, 127 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 50 | 10/21/19 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 25 | 10/11/4 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Jurica Srbis | 2,426 | 6th Split Open | C04 |
| Aug 2002 | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | 2,357 | ch-ISL | B07 |
| Aug 2016 | Jouni Yrjola | 2,344 | 6th Split Open | E94 |
| Aug 2012 | Filip Barglowski | 2,339 | 48th Polanica Zdroj Open B | D31 |
| Jul 2015 | Alan Tate | 2,335 | 122nd ch-SCO | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2002 | 18 | 8 | 2,223 |
| Budapest FS04 IM | 2004 | 13 | 5 | 2,201 |
| 4NCL 2022-23 | 2023 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,173 |
| Olomouc Inline Czechia Cup | 2001 | 11 | 4 | 2,212 |
| ch-ISL | 2002 | 11 | 3 | 2,197 |
| chT2-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,127 |
| Jonsson Memorial Open | 2001 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,273 |
| 21st Reykjavik Open | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,186 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pall A. Thorarinsson's chess games?
349 games by Pall A. Thorarinsson, from Apr 2003 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 Pall A. Thorarinsson has played.
What does Pall A. Thorarinsson play on the first move as White?
Across 169 games with White in our database, Pall A. Thorarinsson opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pall A. Thorarinsson answers 1...d6 (58% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games).
What openings does Pall A. Thorarinsson play as White?
As White, Pall A. Thorarinsson's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 169 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pall A. Thorarinsson play as Black?
As Black, Pall A. Thorarinsson most often plays: Pirc Defense (50 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 180 games.
What is Pall A. Thorarinsson's FIDE rating?
Pall A. Thorarinsson is currently rated 2,172 in classical chess, 2,160 in rapid and 2,207 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,295 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Pall A. Thorarinsson played?
Our database contains 349 games by Pall A. Thorarinsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 127 draws, 116 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pall A. Thorarinsson?
349 games by Pall A. Thorarinsson 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.