Prepare against Thorvardur Olafsson
Iceland · World #20,495 classical · FIDE ID 2301148
Our database contains 308 games by Thorvardur Olafsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thorvardur Olafsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thorvardur Olafsson 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 | 2,053 | 2,266 | Oct 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,099 | 2,237 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,043 | 2,266 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 308 | 117 | 82 | 109 | 38.0% |
| As White | 149 | 62 | 36 | 51 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 159 | 55 | 46 | 58 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thorvardur Olafsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thorvardur Olafsson's side.
First moves as White (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 135 | 90.6% | 55.2% |
| d4 | 9 | 6.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Olafsson usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Olafsson usually continues Nf3 (69.4% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Olafsson usually continues d4 (65.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Olafsson usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Olafsson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Olafsson usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 57 | 82.6% | 47.4% |
| c5 | 10 | 14.5% | 90.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 92.9% | 51.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
Thorvardur Olafsson's chess games
All 308 games by Thorvardur Olafsson 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: 117 wins, 82 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 27 | 8/4/15 | 29.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 6/1/10 | 35.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 2,422 | ch-ISL | C73 |
| Feb 2014 | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | 2,395 | chT-ISL 1314 | B72 |
| Mar 2012 | Gudmundur Gislason | 2,346 | Reykjavik Open | A15 |
| Apr 2010 | Ingvar Thor Johannesson | 2,343 | ch-ISL | D79 |
| Nov 2016 | John Rodgaard | 2,338 | Runavik Open | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2015 | 47 | 26 | 2,187 |
| Reykjavik Congress | 2020 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,059 |
| ch-ISL | 2010 | 23 | 6 | 2,196 |
| ch-Reykjavik | 2009 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,290 |
| chT-ISL Kvika 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 2 | 2,053 |
| 27th Politiken Cup | 2005 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,207 |
| 22nd Reykjavik Open | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,136 |
| Runavik Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,121 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thorvardur Olafsson's chess games?
308 games by Thorvardur Olafsson, 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 Thorvardur Olafsson has played.
What does Thorvardur Olafsson play on the first move as White?
Across 149 games with White in our database, Thorvardur Olafsson opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thorvardur Olafsson answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Thorvardur Olafsson play as White?
As White, Thorvardur Olafsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 149 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thorvardur Olafsson play as Black?
As Black, Thorvardur Olafsson most often plays: English Opening (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 159 games.
What is Thorvardur Olafsson's FIDE rating?
Thorvardur Olafsson is currently rated 2,053 in classical chess, 2,099 in rapid and 2,043 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,266 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Thorvardur Olafsson played?
Our database contains 308 games by Thorvardur Olafsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 117 wins, 82 draws, 109 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thorvardur Olafsson?
308 games by Thorvardur Olafsson 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.