Prepare against Petur Gardar Magnussen
FRO · World #42,221 classical · FIDE ID 7203802
When preparing against Petur Gardar Magnussen, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 59 games by Petur Gardar Magnussen, covering Apr 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Petur Gardar Magnussen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petur Gardar Magnussen 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 | 1,925 | 2,003 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,024 | 2,024 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,803 | 1,839 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 12 | 10 | 37 | 20.3% |
| As White | 30 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 29 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petur Gardar Magnussen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petur Gardar Magnussen's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 76.7% | 28.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 16.7% | 20.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 28.3% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Magnussen usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Magnussen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Magnussen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Magnussen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Magnussen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (20% of these games) — Magnussen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 100.0% | 32.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 80.0% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Petur Gardar Magnussen's chess games
All 59 games by Petur Gardar Magnussen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2020 - Aug 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: 12 wins, 10 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Louis Khoo-Thwe | 2,252 | Nordic Youth Chess Championships 2026 - Group B | C50 |
| Feb 2026 | Jami Valpas | 2,112 | Nordic Youth Chess Championships 2026 - Group B | B35 |
| Apr 2025 | Haldur Suni Johansen | 2,029 | ch-FAI | C53 |
| Apr 2025 | Wille Olsen | 1,965 | ch-FAI | A55 |
| Jul 2026 | Simon,Ra | 1,935 | 59th Biel MTO 2026 | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,679 |
| 59th Biel MTO 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,886 |
| ch-FAI | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 2,067 |
| ch-Nordic U14 | 2021 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,159 |
| ch-Nordic Youth U11 | 2020 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,062 |
| Nordic Youth Chess Championships 2026 - Group B | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,989 |
| Torshavn Kjolur Open | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,542 |
| Torshavn Rokur Open | 2023 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,526 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petur Gardar Magnussen's chess games?
59 games by Petur Gardar Magnussen, from Apr 2020 to Aug 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 Gardar Magnussen has played.
What does Petur Gardar Magnussen play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Petur Gardar Magnussen opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petur Gardar Magnussen answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Petur Gardar Magnussen play as White?
As White, Petur Gardar Magnussen's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petur Gardar Magnussen play as Black?
As Black, Petur Gardar Magnussen most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Petur Gardar Magnussen's FIDE rating?
Petur Gardar Magnussen is currently rated 1,925 in classical chess, 2,024 in rapid and 1,803 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,003 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Petur Gardar Magnussen played?
Our database contains 59 games by Petur Gardar Magnussen, covering Apr 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 10 draws, 37 losses (20.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petur Gardar Magnussen?
59 games by Petur Gardar Magnussen 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.