Prepare against Thorsteinn Jakob F Thorsteinsson
Iceland · World #52,489 classical · FIDE ID 2317940
When preparing against Thorsteinn Jakob F Thorsteinsson, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 30 games by Thorsteinn Jakob F Thorsteinsson, covering Jun 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thorsteinn Jakob F Thorsteinsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thorsteinn Jakob F Thorsteinsson 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 | 1,883 | 1,883 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,830 | 1,835 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 1,967 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 23.3% |
| As White | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thorsteinn Jakob F Thorsteinsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thorsteinn Jakob F Thorsteinsson's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Thorsteinsson usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Thorsteinsson usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Thorsteinsson usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Thorsteinsson usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Thorsteinsson usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Thorsteinn Jakob F Thorsteinsson's chess games
All 30 games by Thorsteinn Jakob F Thorsteinsson in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2019 - 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: 7 wins, 9 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Matias Shundi | 2,145 | Reykjavik Open | B50 |
| Jun 2026 | Gudrun Fanney Briem | 2,026 | Skákþing Íslands - Áskorendaflokkur 2026 | B32 |
| Apr 2022 | Gustav Carlsson | 2,008 | Reykjavik Kvika Open | A36 |
| Apr 2022 | Lisseth Acevedo Mendez | 1,801 | Reykjavik Kvika Open | B13 |
| Mar 2023 | Jon Ulfur Hafthorsson | 1,434 | Reykjavik Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,835 |
| Reykjavik Kvika Open | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,844 |
| Skákþing Íslands - Áskorendaflokkur 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,057 |
| Reykjavik Taflfelag Open | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,246 |
| Reykjavik Skakping Open | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,914 |
| Selfoss Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,645 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thorsteinn Jakob F Thorsteinsson's chess games?
30 games by Thorsteinn Jakob F Thorsteinsson, from Jun 2019 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 Thorsteinn Jakob F Thorsteinsson has played.
What does Thorsteinn Jakob F Thorsteinsson play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Thorsteinn Jakob F Thorsteinsson opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thorsteinn Jakob F Thorsteinsson answers 1...c6 (78% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Thorsteinn Jakob F Thorsteinsson play as White?
As White, Thorsteinn Jakob F Thorsteinsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thorsteinn Jakob F Thorsteinsson play as Black?
As Black, Thorsteinn Jakob F Thorsteinsson most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Thorsteinn Jakob F Thorsteinsson's FIDE rating?
Thorsteinn Jakob F Thorsteinsson is currently rated 1,883 in classical chess, 1,830 in rapid and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,883 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Thorsteinn Jakob F Thorsteinsson played?
Our database contains 30 games by Thorsteinn Jakob F Thorsteinsson, covering Jun 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 9 draws, 14 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thorsteinn Jakob F Thorsteinsson?
30 games by Thorsteinn Jakob F Thorsteinsson 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.