Prepare against Snorri Bergsson
FM · Iceland · World #7,131 classical · FIDE ID 2300273
Our database contains 310 games by Snorri Bergsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Snorri Bergsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Snorri Bergsson 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 | 2,222 | 2,348 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,240 | 2,240 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 310 | 103 | 98 | 110 | 33.2% |
| As White | 158 | 63 | 46 | 49 | 39.9% |
| As Black | 153 | 40 | 52 | 61 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Snorri Bergsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Snorri Bergsson's side.
First moves as White (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 96 | 60.8% | 58.9% |
| d4 | 47 | 29.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 8.9% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 58.9% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Bergsson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Bergsson usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Bergsson usually continues d4 (81.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Bergsson usually continues c4 (53.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Bergsson usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Bergsson usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 42.3% | 43.3% |
| e6 | 25 | 35.2% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 10 | 14.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 4.2% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 61.9% | 44.2% |
| d5 | 11 | 26.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 9.5% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Snorri Bergsson's chess games
All 310 games by Snorri Bergsson 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: 103 wins, 98 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 22 | 8/9/5 | 36.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2007 | Hannes Stefansson | 2,574 | ch-ISL rapid | E11 |
| Nov 2010 | Misa Pap | 2,502 | 23rd Belgrade Trophy | B32 |
| Dec 2008 | Bosko Abramovic | 2,484 | 21st Belgrade Trophy | C95 |
| Mar 2008 | Emil Hermansson | 2,472 | 23rd Reykjavik Open | B19 |
| Jan 1990 | Stuart C Conquest | 2,465 | ch-Paris Open | D44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2007 | 48 | 23.5 | 2,344 |
| ch-ISL | 2007 | 37 | 12.5 | 2,252 |
| 81st Hastings Masters Open | 2006 | 10 | 5 | 2,358 |
| 22nd Reykjavik Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,366 |
| Reykjavik IM | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,340 |
| Belgrade Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,059 |
| 21st Reykjavik Open | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,247 |
| 18th Belgrade Trophy | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,399 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Snorri Bergsson's chess games?
310 games by Snorri Bergsson, 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 Snorri Bergsson has played.
What does Snorri Bergsson play on the first move as White?
Across 158 games with White in our database, Snorri Bergsson opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Snorri Bergsson answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Snorri Bergsson play as White?
As White, Snorri Bergsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 158 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Snorri Bergsson play as Black?
As Black, Snorri Bergsson most often plays: English Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 153 games.
What is Snorri Bergsson's FIDE rating?
Snorri Bergsson is currently rated 2,222 in classical chess, 2,240 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,348 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Snorri Bergsson played?
Our database contains 310 games by Snorri Bergsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 103 wins, 98 draws, 110 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Snorri Bergsson?
310 games by Snorri Bergsson 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.