Prepare against Pall Thorsson
Iceland · World #84,582 classical · FIDE ID 2304406
When preparing against Pall Thorsson, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 57 games by Pall Thorsson, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pall Thorsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pall Thorsson 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 | 1,775 | 1,832 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,814 | 1,829 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,791 | 1,867 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 23 | 6 | 28 | 40.4% |
| As White | 28 | 17 | 2 | 9 | 60.7% |
| As Black | 29 | 6 | 4 | 19 | 20.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pall Thorsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pall Thorsson's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 71.4% | 65.0% |
| g3 | 7 | 25.0% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Thorsson usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Thorsson usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Thorsson usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 25% of White games, 71.4% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Thorsson usually continues Bg2 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Thorsson usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (14% of these games) — Thorsson usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 76.9% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 31.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Pall Thorsson's chess games
All 57 games by Pall Thorsson in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - 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: 23 wins, 6 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Halldor Palsson | 2,056 | Reykjavik Faxaven Open | A00 |
| Nov 2018 | Haraldur Baldursson | 1,984 | Reykjavik Taflfelag Open | B26 |
| Apr 2017 | Mikael Moller | 1,965 | Reykjavik Open | B25 |
| Nov 2018 | Jon Olav Fivelstad | 1,928 | Reykjavik Taflfelag Open | C50 |
| Mar 2015 | David Kenney | 1,885 | Reykjavik Open | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2018 | 23 | 9 | 1,680 |
| Reykjavik Taflfelag Open | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 1,851 |
| Reykjavik Congress | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,724 |
| Reykjavik TR U2000 Open | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,544 |
| Reykjavik Faxaven Open | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,919 |
| Reykjavik Icelandic Open | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 1,693 |
| 11th Paracin Summer Open B | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,560 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pall Thorsson's chess games?
57 games by Pall Thorsson, from Jan 2015 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 Thorsson has played.
What does Pall Thorsson play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Pall Thorsson opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.g3 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pall Thorsson answers 1...d6 (77% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Pall Thorsson play as White?
As White, Pall Thorsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pall Thorsson play as Black?
As Black, Pall Thorsson most often plays: Pirc Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Pall Thorsson's FIDE rating?
Pall Thorsson is currently rated 1,775 in classical chess, 1,814 in rapid and 1,791 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,832 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Pall Thorsson played?
Our database contains 57 games by Pall Thorsson, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 6 draws, 28 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pall Thorsson?
57 games by Pall Thorsson 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.