Prepare against Thordur Gudmundsson
Iceland · World #97,830 classical · FIDE ID 2316650
When preparing against Thordur Gudmundsson, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 48 games by Thordur Gudmundsson, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thordur Gudmundsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thordur Gudmundsson 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 | 1,736 | 1,750 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,701 | 1,726 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,699 | 1,699 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 12 | 10 | 26 | 25.0% |
| As White | 23 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 17.4% |
| As Black | 25 | 8 | 3 | 14 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thordur Gudmundsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thordur Gudmundsson's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 32.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 32.6% score
- …c5 (65% of these games) — Gudmundsson usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Gudmundsson usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Gudmundsson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 92.9% | 34.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Thordur Gudmundsson's chess games
All 48 games by Thordur Gudmundsson in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - 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: 12 wins, 10 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Frederic Tinguely | 1,729 | Reykjavik Open | B07 |
| Jun 2018 | Sigurl. Regina Fridthjofsdottir | 1,721 | Reykjavik Icelandic Open | B01 |
| Apr 2017 | Ingvar Egill Vignisson | 1,693 | Reykjavik Open | C17 |
| Jun 2018 | Benedikt Thorisson | 1,341 | Reykjavik Icelandic Open | B43 |
| Feb 2018 | Anton Breki Oskarsson | 1,289 | Reykjavik Congress | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Congress | 2020 | 20 | 7.5 | 1,532 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2019 | 12 | 3.5 | 1,705 |
| Reykjavik Icelandic Open | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,637 |
| Reykjavik Faxaven Open | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,685 |
| chT2-ISL 1718 | 2017 | 1 | 1 | – |
| Kragero Open B | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,447 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thordur Gudmundsson's chess games?
48 games by Thordur Gudmundsson, from May 2017 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 Thordur Gudmundsson has played.
What does Thordur Gudmundsson play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Thordur Gudmundsson opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thordur Gudmundsson answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Thordur Gudmundsson play as White?
As White, Thordur Gudmundsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thordur Gudmundsson play as Black?
As Black, Thordur Gudmundsson most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Thordur Gudmundsson's FIDE rating?
Thordur Gudmundsson is currently rated 1,736 in classical chess, 1,701 in rapid and 1,699 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,750 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Thordur Gudmundsson played?
Our database contains 48 games by Thordur Gudmundsson, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 10 draws, 26 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thordur Gudmundsson?
48 games by Thordur Gudmundsson 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.