Prepare against Petur Atli Larusson
Iceland · World #25,976 classical · FIDE ID 2301377
Our database contains 44 games by Petur Atli Larusson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petur Atli Larusson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petur Atli Larusson 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 | 2,011 | 2,134 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,002 | 2,030 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,957 | 2,028 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 15 | 5 | 24 | 34.1% |
| As White | 24 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petur Atli Larusson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petur Atli Larusson's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 39.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Larusson usually continues Nf3 (15.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Larusson usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Larusson usually continues d3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Petur Atli Larusson's chess games
All 44 games by Petur Atli Larusson 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: 15 wins, 5 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | Thomas Michalczak | 2,332 | Reykjavik Open | C41 |
| Jan 2000 | Stefan Kristjansson | 2,254 | Reykjavik City-ch | C05 |
| Oct 2014 | Olafur Thorsson | 2,194 | chT-ISL 1415 | C05 |
| Oct 2016 | Bragi Halldorsson | 2,099 | chT2-ISL 1617 | D27 |
| Sep 2016 | Baldur Helgi Moller | 2,048 | chT2-ISL 1617 | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,110 |
| chT-ISL 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,037 |
| chT2-ISL 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,234 |
| chT2-ISL 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 1 | 1,805 |
| chT-ISL 0910 | 2010 | 4 | 1 | 1,946 |
| chT2-ISL 1011 | 2011 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,863 |
| Reykjavik City-ch | 2000 | 3 | 3 | 2,654 |
| chT-ISL 0001 | 2001 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petur Atli Larusson's chess games?
44 games by Petur Atli Larusson, 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 Petur Atli Larusson has played.
What does Petur Atli Larusson play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Petur Atli Larusson opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petur Atli Larusson answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Petur Atli Larusson play as White?
As White, Petur Atli Larusson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petur Atli Larusson play as Black?
As Black, Petur Atli Larusson most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Petur Atli Larusson's FIDE rating?
Petur Atli Larusson is currently rated 2,011 in classical chess, 2,002 in rapid and 1,957 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,134 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Petur Atli Larusson played?
Our database contains 44 games by Petur Atli Larusson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 5 draws, 24 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petur Atli Larusson?
44 games by Petur Atli Larusson 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.