Prepare against Torfi Leosson
Iceland · World #14,754 classical · FIDE ID 2300966
When preparing against Torfi Leosson, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (29%).
Our database contains 110 games by Torfi Leosson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Torfi Leosson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Torfi Leosson 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 | 2,108 | 2,178 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,991 | 2,175 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,090 | 2,143 | Feb 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 30 | 25 | 55 | 27.3% |
| As White | 51 | 16 | 12 | 23 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 59 | 14 | 13 | 32 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Torfi Leosson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Torfi Leosson's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 62.7% | 48.4% |
| d4 | 6 | 11.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 9.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 5 | 9.8% | 20.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.9% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 48.4% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Leosson usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Leosson usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Leosson usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Leosson usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Leosson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 44.0% | 63.6% |
| d6 | 5 | 20.0% | 10.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 16.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 29.2% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 7 | 29.2% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 20.8% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Torfi Leosson's chess games
All 110 games by Torfi Leosson 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: 30 wins, 25 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Eirik Gullaksen | 2,365 | Hafnarfjordur Open | B31 |
| Jan 1996 | Jon Gardar Vidarsson | 2,340 | ch-ISL | A00 |
| Jan 1995 | Agust S Karlsson | 2,315 | Hafnarfjordur Open | B01 |
| Nov 2008 | David Kjartansson | 2,312 | ch-Reykjavik TR A | B35 |
| Jan 1995 | Saevar Bjarnason | 2,310 | Hafnarfjordur Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hafnarfjordur Open | 1996 | 18 | 8 | 2,191 |
| ch-ISL | 1996 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,115 |
| Bodsmot | 2008 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,043 |
| VISA GP | 1998 | 9 | 3 | 2,128 |
| ch-Reykjavik TR A | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,276 |
| ch-Reykjavik | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,078 |
| chB-ISL | 1997 | 5 | 2 | 2,020 |
| chT-ISL 0405 | 2005 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,016 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Torfi Leosson's chess games?
110 games by Torfi Leosson, 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 Torfi Leosson has played.
What does Torfi Leosson play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Torfi Leosson opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Torfi Leosson answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games).
What openings does Torfi Leosson play as White?
As White, Torfi Leosson's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Torfi Leosson play as Black?
As Black, Torfi Leosson most often plays: Modern Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Torfi Leosson's FIDE rating?
Torfi Leosson is currently rated 2,108 in classical chess, 1,991 in rapid and 2,090 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,178 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Torfi Leosson played?
Our database contains 110 games by Torfi Leosson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 25 draws, 55 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Torfi Leosson?
110 games by Torfi Leosson 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.