Prepare against Petur Ulfar Ernisson
Iceland · World #45,053 classical · FIDE ID 2326116
Our database contains 47 games by Petur Ulfar Ernisson, covering Apr 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Petur Ulfar Ernisson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petur Ulfar Ernisson 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 | 1,913 | 1,913 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,875 | 1,883 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,969 | 1,991 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 17 | 4 | 26 | 36.2% |
| As White | 24 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 20.8% |
| As Black | 23 | 12 | 1 | 10 | 52.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petur Ulfar Ernisson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petur Ulfar Ernisson's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 27.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 27.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Ernisson usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Ernisson usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Ernisson usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Petur Ulfar Ernisson's chess games
All 47 games by Petur Ulfar Ernisson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2023 - 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: 17 wins, 4 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Markus Orri Oskarsson | 2,159 | Skákþing Íslands - Áskorendaflokkur 2026 | E73 |
| Mar 2026 | Magnus Digernes | 2,047 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | A48 |
| Apr 2026 | Mikael Bjarki Heidarsson | 1,994 | Boðsmót T.R. 2026 B-flokkur | A36 |
| Mar 2026 | Snorri Vikanes Bjarnason | 1,988 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | C44 |
| May 2026 | Haukur Vidis Leosson | 1,921 | Landsmótið í skólaskák 2026 | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 18 | 7 | 1,682 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,990 |
| Landsmótið í skólaskák 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 1,941 |
| Skákþing Íslands - Áskorendaflokkur 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,995 |
| Boðsmót T.R. 2026 B-flokkur | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,722 |
| Skákþing Reykjavíkur 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 0 | 1,602 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petur Ulfar Ernisson's chess games?
47 games by Petur Ulfar Ernisson, from Apr 2023 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 Ulfar Ernisson has played.
What does Petur Ulfar Ernisson play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Petur Ulfar Ernisson opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petur Ulfar Ernisson answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Petur Ulfar Ernisson play as White?
As White, Petur Ulfar Ernisson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petur Ulfar Ernisson play as Black?
As Black, Petur Ulfar Ernisson most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Albin Countergambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Petur Ulfar Ernisson's FIDE rating?
Petur Ulfar Ernisson is currently rated 1,913 in classical chess, 1,875 in rapid and 1,969 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,913 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Petur Ulfar Ernisson played?
Our database contains 47 games by Petur Ulfar Ernisson, covering Apr 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 4 draws, 26 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petur Ulfar Ernisson?
47 games by Petur Ulfar Ernisson 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.