Prepare against Throstur Thorhallsson
GM · Iceland · World #1,929 classical · FIDE ID 2300109
Our database contains 1,600 games by Throstur Thorhallsson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Throstur Thorhallsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Throstur Thorhallsson 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 | 2,387 | 2,469 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,453 | 2,519 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,304 | 2,531 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,600 | 642 | 597 | 361 | 40.1% |
| As White | 806 | 355 | 313 | 138 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 794 | 287 | 284 | 223 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Throstur Thorhallsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Throstur Thorhallsson's side.
First moves as White (806 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 712 | 88.3% | 63.6% |
| d4 | 87 | 10.8% | 62.6% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 0.5% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.4% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Thorhallsson usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Thorhallsson usually continues Nf3 (60.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Thorhallsson usually continues d4 (69.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 62.6% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Thorhallsson usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Thorhallsson usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Thorhallsson usually continues e4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (361 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 223 | 61.8% | 56.5% |
| d5 | 71 | 19.7% | 54.9% |
| e6 | 60 | 16.6% | 46.7% |
| e5 | 7 | 1.9% | 85.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (263 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 177 | 67.3% | 55.9% |
| Nf6 | 70 | 26.6% | 58.6% |
| e6 | 8 | 3.0% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Throstur Thorhallsson's chess games
All 1,600 games by Throstur Thorhallsson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 642 wins, 597 draws, 361 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 127 | 56/50/21 | 44.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 62 | 29/20/13 | 46.8% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 49 | 26/14/9 | 53.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 49 | 17/24/8 | 34.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 37 | 22/10/5 | 59.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 31 | 13/16/2 | 41.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 29 | 13/13/3 | 44.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 28 | 10/9/9 | 35.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 22 | 6/7/9 | 27.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 21 | 12/4/5 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 139 | 57/47/35 | 41.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 82 | 22/25/35 | 26.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 67 | 24/22/21 | 35.8% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 55 | 25/17/13 | 45.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 48 | 14/20/14 | 29.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 39 | 11/15/13 | 28.2% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 35 | 16/11/8 | 45.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 14/5/7 | 53.8% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 25 | 7/13/5 | 28.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 23 | 12/6/5 | 52.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2006 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,709 | 22nd Reykjavik Open | B03 |
| Jan 2018 | Luka Lenic | 2,662 | PRO League Stage | A07 |
| Mar 2011 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,647 | Reykjavik Open | C50 |
| Mar 2000 | Sergei Shipov | 2,640 | Oz.com qual blitz | B80 |
| Mar 1998 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,625 | VISA GP | D43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ISL | 2022 | 241 | 135 | 2,419 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 180 | 105.5 | 2,408 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1989 | 39 | 19.5 | 2,345 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 31 | 23 | 2,427 |
| Gausdal Int | 1995 | 27 | 15 | 2,478 |
| Wch U20 | 1987 | 26 | 14 | 2,427 |
| Reykjavik | 1992 | 24 | 10 | 2,427 |
| Peer Gynt | 1995 | 24 | 16.5 | 2,580 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Hannes Stefansson (41 games) · Bragi Thorfinnsson (34 games) · Margeir Petursson (25 games) · Jon Viktor Gunnarsson (24 games) · Johann Hjartarson (16 games) · Helgi Ass Gretarsson (16 games) · Helgi Olafsson (15 games) · Bjorn Thorfinnsson (15 games)
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Where can I find Throstur Thorhallsson's chess games?
1,600 games by Throstur Thorhallsson, from Apr 2003 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 Throstur Thorhallsson has played.
What does Throstur Thorhallsson play on the first move as White?
Across 806 games with White in our database, Throstur Thorhallsson opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Throstur Thorhallsson answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Throstur Thorhallsson play as White?
As White, Throstur Thorhallsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (127 games, 44.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (62 games, 46.8% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (49 games, 53.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 806 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Throstur Thorhallsson play as Black?
As Black, Throstur Thorhallsson most often plays: Sicilian (139 games, 41.0% win rate); Slav Defense (82 games, 26.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (67 games, 35.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 794 games.
What is Throstur Thorhallsson's FIDE rating?
Throstur Thorhallsson is currently rated 2,387 in classical chess, 2,453 in rapid and 2,304 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,469 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Throstur Thorhallsson played?
Our database contains 1,600 games by Throstur Thorhallsson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 642 wins, 597 draws, 361 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Throstur Thorhallsson?
1,600 games by Throstur Thorhallsson 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.