Prepare against Tomas Bjornsson
FM · Iceland · World #10,423 classical · FIDE ID 2300303
Our database contains 388 games by Tomas Bjornsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tomas Bjornsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomas Bjornsson 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 | 2,163 | 2,272 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,187 | 2,201 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,041 | 2,293 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 388 | 102 | 170 | 116 | 26.3% |
| As White | 193 | 64 | 82 | 47 | 33.2% |
| As Black | 195 | 38 | 88 | 69 | 19.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomas Bjornsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomas Bjornsson's side.
First moves as White (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 149 | 77.2% | 53.7% |
| d4 | 43 | 22.3% | 57.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Bjornsson usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Bjornsson usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Bjornsson usually continues d4 (52.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 57.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Bjornsson usually continues c4 (53.1% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Bjornsson usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (2% of these games) — Bjornsson usually continues dxe5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 47.7% | 44.0% |
| e5 | 28 | 31.8% | 44.6% |
| e6 | 10 | 11.4% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.4% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 48.6% | 52.9% |
| d5 | 29 | 41.4% | 39.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.7% | 12.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Tomas Bjornsson's chess games
All 388 games by Tomas Bjornsson 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: 102 wins, 170 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 35 | 8/16/11 | 22.9% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 3/9/8 | 15.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 19 | 5/5/9 | 26.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| B08 | London System | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Aleksander Wojtkiewicz | 2,550 | Reykjavik Open | B96 |
| Nov 2003 | Jan Votava | 2,506 | Selfoss Milk Masters B 2nd | D37 |
| Jan 1990 | Richard Wessman | 2,505 | Reykjavik Open | B65 |
| Jan 2006 | Stefan Kristjansson | 2,491 | ch-ISL | A75 |
| Mar 2003 | Throstur Thorhallsson | 2,441 | Reykjavik Edda Rapid | D27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2019 | 95 | 43.5 | 2,210 |
| ch-ISL | 2006 | 16 | 6 | 2,311 |
| chB-ISL | 2008 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,067 |
| Liberec Open | 2007 | 12 | 6 | 2,076 |
| Budapest FS04 FM-A | 2004 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,192 |
| chT1-ISL 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 2,233 |
| chT-ISL Kvika 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,141 |
| Jonsson Memorial Open | 2001 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,254 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomas Bjornsson's chess games?
388 games by Tomas Bjornsson, 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 Tomas Bjornsson has played.
What does Tomas Bjornsson play on the first move as White?
Across 193 games with White in our database, Tomas Bjornsson opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomas Bjornsson answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Tomas Bjornsson play as White?
As White, Tomas Bjornsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (35 games, 22.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 193 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomas Bjornsson play as Black?
As Black, Tomas Bjornsson most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 15.0% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 195 games.
What is Tomas Bjornsson's FIDE rating?
Tomas Bjornsson is currently rated 2,163 in classical chess, 2,187 in rapid and 2,041 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,272 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Tomas Bjornsson played?
Our database contains 388 games by Tomas Bjornsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 170 draws, 116 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomas Bjornsson?
388 games by Tomas Bjornsson 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.