Prepare against Thorsteinn Thorsteinsson
FM · Iceland · World #8,042 classical · FIDE ID 2300281
Our database contains 247 games by Thorsteinn Thorsteinsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thorsteinn Thorsteinsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thorsteinn 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 | 2,204 | 2,327 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,114 | 2,261 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,133 | 2,251 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 247 | 68 | 120 | 59 | 27.5% |
| As White | 125 | 42 | 60 | 23 | 33.6% |
| As Black | 122 | 26 | 60 | 36 | 21.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thorsteinn Thorsteinsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thorsteinn Thorsteinsson's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 76 | 60.8% | 60.5% |
| c4 | 28 | 22.4% | 51.8% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 10.4% | 61.5% |
| e4 | 8 | 6.4% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 60.5% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Thorsteinsson usually continues c4 (58.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Thorsteinsson usually continues c4 (65.6% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Thorsteinsson usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Thorsteinsson usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Thorsteinsson usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Thorsteinsson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 63.3% | 59.7% |
| g6 | 7 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 10.2% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.1% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.1% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 46.0% | 47.8% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 40.0% | 42.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 8.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Thorsteinn Thorsteinsson's chess games
All 247 games by Thorsteinn Thorsteinsson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 68 wins, 120 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 20 | 4/11/5 | 20.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 7 | 0/7/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Zurab Sturua | 2,548 | ch-EU Seniors 50 | A29 |
| Mar 2009 | Luca Shytaj | 2,453 | Reykjavik Open | B15 |
| Oct 2021 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 2,427 | chT2-ISL 2122 | A25 |
| Feb 2010 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 2,383 | Reykjavik Open | A36 |
| Oct 2016 | Bjorgvin Jonsson | 2,352 | chT-ISL 1617 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2018 | 36 | 19.5 | 2,234 |
| ch-ISL | 2005 | 16 | 7 | 2,291 |
| ch-ISL Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,084 |
| chB-ISL | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,182 |
| 21st Reykjavik Open | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,253 |
| 5th Djenovici TS04 IM | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,088 |
| chT-ISL 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,318 |
| Budapest FS05 GM | 2018 | 9 | 2 | 2,178 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thorsteinn Thorsteinsson's chess games?
247 games by Thorsteinn Thorsteinsson, from Apr 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 Thorsteinn Thorsteinsson has played.
What does Thorsteinn Thorsteinsson play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Thorsteinn Thorsteinsson opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thorsteinn Thorsteinsson answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Thorsteinn Thorsteinsson play as White?
As White, Thorsteinn Thorsteinsson's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thorsteinn Thorsteinsson play as Black?
As Black, Thorsteinn Thorsteinsson most often plays: Indian Defense (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Thorsteinn Thorsteinsson's FIDE rating?
Thorsteinn Thorsteinsson is currently rated 2,204 in classical chess, 2,114 in rapid and 2,133 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,327 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Thorsteinn Thorsteinsson played?
Our database contains 247 games by Thorsteinn Thorsteinsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 120 draws, 59 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thorsteinn Thorsteinsson?
247 games by Thorsteinn 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.