Prepare against Veronika Steinunn Magnusdottir
Iceland · World #106,730 classical · FIDE ID 2309114
When preparing against Veronika Steinunn Magnusdottir, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 159 games by Veronika Steinunn Magnusdottir, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Veronika Steinunn Magnusdottir's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Veronika Steinunn Magnusdottir 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 | 1,710 | 1,843 | Sep 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,708 | 1,726 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,708 | 1,754 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 47 | 15 | 97 | 29.6% |
| As White | 75 | 23 | 6 | 46 | 30.7% |
| As Black | 84 | 24 | 9 | 51 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Veronika Steinunn Magnusdottir's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Veronika Steinunn Magnusdottir's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 100.0% | 34.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 34.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Magnusdottir usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Magnusdottir usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Magnusdottir usually continues d4 (40.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 97.6% | 28.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 74.1% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Veronika Steinunn Magnusdottir's chess games
All 159 games by Veronika Steinunn Magnusdottir in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 47 wins, 15 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/1/9 | 16.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 20 | 5/3/12 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A12 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Stefan Bergsson | 2,157 | ch-ISL Open | B21 |
| Mar 2024 | Gunnar Erik Gudmundsson | 2,009 | Reykjavik Open | D10 |
| Feb 2014 | David Kenney | 2,000 | 12th Gibraltar Masters | B91 |
| Jan 2014 | Timothy Spanton | 1,995 | 12th Gibraltar Masters | A12 |
| Feb 2014 | Joerg Mehringer | 1,961 | 12th Gibraltar Masters | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 60 | 21.5 | 1,783 |
| 14th Gibraltar Masters | 2016 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,756 |
| 13th Gibraltar Masters | 2015 | 9 | 2 | 1,664 |
| 23rd ch-EU U16 Girls | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,549 |
| ch-ISL Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,623 |
| 12th Gibraltar Masters | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,000 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 1,788 |
| Olympiad Women-42 | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,907 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Veronika Steinunn Magnusdottir's chess games?
159 games by Veronika Steinunn Magnusdottir, from Nov 2011 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 Veronika Steinunn Magnusdottir has played.
What does Veronika Steinunn Magnusdottir play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Veronika Steinunn Magnusdottir opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Veronika Steinunn Magnusdottir answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Veronika Steinunn Magnusdottir play as White?
As White, Veronika Steinunn Magnusdottir's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Veronika Steinunn Magnusdottir play as Black?
As Black, Veronika Steinunn Magnusdottir most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Veronika Steinunn Magnusdottir's FIDE rating?
Veronika Steinunn Magnusdottir is currently rated 1,710 in classical chess, 1,708 in rapid and 1,708 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,843 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Veronika Steinunn Magnusdottir played?
Our database contains 159 games by Veronika Steinunn Magnusdottir, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 15 draws, 97 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Veronika Steinunn Magnusdottir?
159 games by Veronika Steinunn Magnusdottir 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.