Prepare against Snorri Vikanes Bjarnason
Norway · World #41,955 classical · FIDE ID 1539833
Our database contains 81 games by Snorri Vikanes Bjarnason, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Snorri Vikanes Bjarnason's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Snorri Vikanes Bjarnason 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 | 1,926 | 1,994 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,931 | 1,931 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,069 | 2,069 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 35 | 9 | 37 | 43.2% |
| As White | 41 | 21 | 4 | 16 | 51.2% |
| As Black | 40 | 14 | 5 | 21 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Snorri Vikanes Bjarnason's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Snorri Vikanes Bjarnason's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 26 | 63.4% | 57.7% |
| e4 | 9 | 22.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 14.6% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 63% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Bjarnason usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Bjarnason usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Bjarnason usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Bjarnason usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Bjarnason usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Bjarnason usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 71.4% | 43.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 90.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Snorri Vikanes Bjarnason's chess games
All 81 games by Snorri Vikanes Bjarnason in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - 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: 35 wins, 9 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A13 | Catalan | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Engelsen,Teodor Tenfjord | 2,227 | Bergen Spillfestival 2026 | A20 |
| Mar 2024 | Alistair Hill | 2,187 | Reykjavik Open | A29 |
| Mar 2024 | Thanh Nha Duong | 2,144 | Reykjavik Open | A34 |
| Mar 2024 | Stephan Schliebener | 2,088 | Reykjavik Open | D28 |
| Feb 2026 | Eirik Sandal | 2,028 | Vestlandsserien 2025/2026 | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 27 | 14 | 2,036 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,868 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,912 |
| chB-NOR | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,841 |
| Vestlandsserien 2025/2026 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,118 |
| Bergen Spillfestival 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,958 |
| Kragero Open | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,751 |
| Liljevatnet BGP U20 | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 1,461 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Snorri Vikanes Bjarnason's chess games?
81 games by Snorri Vikanes Bjarnason, from Jun 2017 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 Snorri Vikanes Bjarnason has played.
What does Snorri Vikanes Bjarnason play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Snorri Vikanes Bjarnason opens with 1.c4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Snorri Vikanes Bjarnason answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Snorri Vikanes Bjarnason play as White?
As White, Snorri Vikanes Bjarnason's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Snorri Vikanes Bjarnason play as Black?
As Black, Snorri Vikanes Bjarnason most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Snorri Vikanes Bjarnason's FIDE rating?
Snorri Vikanes Bjarnason is currently rated 1,926 in classical chess, 1,931 in rapid and 2,069 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,994 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Snorri Vikanes Bjarnason played?
Our database contains 81 games by Snorri Vikanes Bjarnason, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 9 draws, 37 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Snorri Vikanes Bjarnason?
81 games by Snorri Vikanes Bjarnason 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.