Prepare against Sverrir Orn Bjornsson
Iceland · World #18,421 classical · FIDE ID 2301954
When preparing against Sverrir Orn Bjornsson, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 158 games by Sverrir Orn Bjornsson, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sverrir Orn Bjornsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sverrir Orn Bjornsson 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 | 2,071 | 2,181 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,118 | 2,126 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,026 | 2,110 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 158 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 36.7% |
| As White | 82 | 35 | 28 | 19 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 76 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sverrir Orn Bjornsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sverrir Orn Bjornsson's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 67 | 81.7% | 59.7% |
| c4 | 8 | 9.8% | 68.8% |
| e4 | 7 | 8.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 59.7% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Bjornsson usually continues c4 (51.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Bjornsson usually continues c4 (69.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Bjornsson usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 68.8% score
- …e5 (63% of these games) — Bjornsson usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Bjornsson usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 52.5% | 47.6% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 42.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 92.0% | 54.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Sverrir Orn Bjornsson's chess games
All 158 games by Sverrir Orn Bjornsson in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 58 wins, 54 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E31 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Hannes Stefansson | 2,585 | chT-ISL 1011 | E31 |
| Jan 2012 | Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson | 2,470 | ch-Reykjavik | D38 |
| Mar 2012 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 2,416 | Reykjavik Open | B12 |
| Mar 2012 | Alexandre Vuilleumier | 2,350 | Reykjavik Open | E31 |
| Jan 2008 | Sigurdur Sigfusson | 2,313 | ch-Reykjavik | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2014 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,138 |
| ch-Reykjavik | 2012 | 27 | 18 | 2,162 |
| 27th Politiken Cup | 2005 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,270 |
| 22nd Reykjavik Open | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,118 |
| 23rd Reykjavik Open | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 2,136 |
| ch-Reykjavik TR A | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,229 |
| chT-ISL 1011 | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,337 |
| chT2-ISL 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,289 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sverrir Orn Bjornsson's chess games?
158 games by Sverrir Orn Bjornsson, from Jan 2005 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 Sverrir Orn Bjornsson has played.
What does Sverrir Orn Bjornsson play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Sverrir Orn Bjornsson opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sverrir Orn Bjornsson answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Sverrir Orn Bjornsson play as White?
As White, Sverrir Orn Bjornsson's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sverrir Orn Bjornsson play as Black?
As Black, Sverrir Orn Bjornsson most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Alekhine Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Sverrir Orn Bjornsson's FIDE rating?
Sverrir Orn Bjornsson is currently rated 2,071 in classical chess, 2,118 in rapid and 2,026 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,181 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Sverrir Orn Bjornsson played?
Our database contains 158 games by Sverrir Orn Bjornsson, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 54 draws, 46 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sverrir Orn Bjornsson?
158 games by Sverrir Orn Bjornsson 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.