Prepare against Thor Valtysson
Iceland · World #41,360 classical · FIDE ID 2301903
Our database contains 193 games by Thor Valtysson, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thor Valtysson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thor Valtysson 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 | 1,929 | 2,232 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,894 | 2,023 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,904 | 2,023 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 193 | 59 | 59 | 75 | 30.6% |
| As White | 103 | 34 | 32 | 37 | 33.0% |
| As Black | 90 | 25 | 27 | 38 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thor Valtysson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thor Valtysson's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 103 | 100.0% | 48.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 48.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Valtysson usually continues Nf3 (50.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Valtysson usually continues Nf3 (47.9% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Valtysson usually continues e3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 36 | 81.8% | 47.2% |
| d5 | 8 | 18.2% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 100.0% | 37.9% |
Thor Valtysson's chess games
All 193 games by Thor Valtysson in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 59 wins, 59 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 31 | 8/8/15 | 25.8% |
| D02 | London System | 24 | 9/9/6 | 37.5% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A48 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 29 | 5/8/16 | 17.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Thomas Schou-Moldt | 2,186 | Reykjavik Open | B12 |
| Jan 2019 | Stefan Bergsson | 2,172 | Reykjavik Congress | A12 |
| Apr 2025 | Ahmed Abdullah S Alrehaili | 2,152 | Reykjavik Open | B12 |
| Apr 2018 | Bjorgvin Viglundsson | 2,147 | Reykjavik Faxaven Open | D46 |
| Jan 2009 | Olafur Gisli Jonsson | 1,913 | ch-Reykjavik | D40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 58 | 27 | 1,953 |
| ch-Reykjavik | 2012 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,976 |
| Reykjavik Icelandic Open | 2018 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,887 |
| chT-ISL 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 2,074 |
| ch-Reykjavik TR A | 2008 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,011 |
| ch-Nordic Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,855 |
| ch-ISL Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,944 |
| Akureyri Icelandic Open | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,864 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thor Valtysson's chess games?
193 games by Thor Valtysson, from Jul 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 Thor Valtysson has played.
What does Thor Valtysson play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Thor Valtysson opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thor Valtysson answers 1...c6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Thor Valtysson play as White?
As White, Thor Valtysson's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (31 games, 25.8% win rate); London System (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Torre Attack (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thor Valtysson play as Black?
As Black, Thor Valtysson most often plays: Slav Defense (29 games, 17.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Thor Valtysson's FIDE rating?
Thor Valtysson is currently rated 1,929 in classical chess, 1,894 in rapid and 1,904 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,232 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Thor Valtysson played?
Our database contains 193 games by Thor Valtysson, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 59 draws, 75 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thor Valtysson?
193 games by Thor Valtysson 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.