Prepare against Thorsteinn Magnusson
Iceland · World #114,393 classical · FIDE ID 2310287
When preparing against Thorsteinn Magnusson, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 26.9% over 26 games.
Our database contains 98 games by Thorsteinn Magnusson, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thorsteinn Magnusson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thorsteinn Magnusson 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 | 1,689 | 1,696 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,698 | 1,698 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,798 | 1,798 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 25 | 11 | 62 | 25.5% |
| As White | 48 | 13 | 6 | 29 | 27.1% |
| As Black | 50 | 12 | 5 | 33 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thorsteinn Magnusson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thorsteinn Magnusson's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 70.8% | 38.2% |
| c4 | 9 | 18.8% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 5 | 10.4% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 38.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Magnusson usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Magnusson usually continues Bf4 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Magnusson usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 16.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Magnusson usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Magnusson usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Magnusson usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 100.0% | 31.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 30.8% |
Thorsteinn Magnusson's chess games
All 98 games by Thorsteinn Magnusson in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - 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: 25 wins, 11 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 26 | 7/4/15 | 26.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A12 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Herbert Dietzsch | 2,106 | Reykjavik Open | C17 |
| Apr 2023 | Andreas Hipler | 1,780 | Reykjavik Open | D02 |
| Sep 2018 | Olafur Gudmarsson | 1,735 | Reykjavik TR CC-C | A46 |
| Jan 2018 | Sigurl. Regina Fridthjofsdottir | 1,734 | Reykjavik Congress | D02 |
| Mar 2015 | William Sandberg Olsen | 1,716 | Reykjavik Open | D51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 55 | 13 | 1,522 |
| Reykjavik Taflfelag Open | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 1,515 |
| ch-ISL Open | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,536 |
| Reykjavik Congress | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,719 |
| Reykjavik TR CC-C | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,585 |
| Gardabaer Skakthing Open | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,595 |
Interactive opening tree from all 98 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thorsteinn Magnusson's chess games?
98 games by Thorsteinn Magnusson, from Mar 2013 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 Thorsteinn Magnusson has played.
What does Thorsteinn Magnusson play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Thorsteinn Magnusson opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thorsteinn Magnusson answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Thorsteinn Magnusson play as White?
As White, Thorsteinn Magnusson's most-played openings in our database are: London System (26 games, 26.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thorsteinn Magnusson play as Black?
As Black, Thorsteinn Magnusson most often plays: French: Advance Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Thorsteinn Magnusson's FIDE rating?
Thorsteinn Magnusson is currently rated 1,689 in classical chess, 1,698 in rapid and 1,798 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,696 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Thorsteinn Magnusson played?
Our database contains 98 games by Thorsteinn Magnusson, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 11 draws, 62 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thorsteinn Magnusson?
98 games by Thorsteinn Magnusson 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.