Prepare against Smari Olafsson
Iceland · World #49,768 classical · FIDE ID 2302403
Our database contains 44 games by Smari Olafsson, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Smari Olafsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Smari Olafsson 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 | 1,894 | 2,142 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,963 | 1,999 | May 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,908 | 2,018 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 31.8% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Smari Olafsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Smari Olafsson's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 47.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.7% score
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Olafsson usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Olafsson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Olafsson usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Smari Olafsson's chess games
All 44 games by Smari Olafsson in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 14 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Christopher Vogel | 2,011 | chT2-ISL 1415 | D36 |
| Sep 2015 | Jonas Jonasson | 1,999 | chT-ISL 1516 | B02 |
| Mar 2017 | Ingi Tandri Traustason | 1,933 | chT2-ISL 1617 | B53 |
| Oct 2021 | Agust Orn Gislason | 1,917 | chT2-ISL 2122 | B45 |
| May 2019 | Thor Valtysson | 1,896 | Akureyri Icelandic Open | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akureyri Icelandic Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,898 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,836 |
| chT2-ISL 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,885 |
| chT-ISL 1921 | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,718 |
| Peer Gynt | 1992 | 3 | 0 | 1,965 |
| chT-ISL 1718 | 2018 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,140 |
| chT2-ISL 2122 | 2022 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,910 |
| chT2-ISL 1819 | 2019 | 2 | 2 | 2,256 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Smari Olafsson's chess games?
44 games by Smari Olafsson, from Oct 2006 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 Smari Olafsson has played.
What does Smari Olafsson play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Smari Olafsson opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Smari Olafsson answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Smari Olafsson play as White?
As White, Smari Olafsson's most-played openings in our database are: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Smari Olafsson play as Black?
As Black, Smari Olafsson most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Smari Olafsson's FIDE rating?
Smari Olafsson is currently rated 1,894 in classical chess, 1,963 in rapid and 1,908 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,142 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Smari Olafsson played?
Our database contains 44 games by Smari Olafsson, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Smari Olafsson?
44 games by Smari Olafsson 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.