Overview
Snorri G. Bergsson is a FIDE Master and a well known blitz and daily specialist who mixes deep preparation with a playfully stubborn style. Active online since the late 2000s, Snorri built a huge volume of games and a reputation for long, decisive fights and creative opening choices. Preferred time control: Daily.
Career highlights
From steady Daily beginnings in 2008 to a blistering blitz peak, Snorri's résumé reads like a love letter to fast, accurate chess.
- Earned the title FIDE Master and carved out a top blitz profile across many seasons.
- Thousands of rated blitz games with a career blitz record of over 10,000 wins, showing stamina and consistency.
- Peak blitz form: 2554 (2025-05-02) achieved after years of refinement in openings and tactics.
- Prefers long, technical wins as shown by an average decisive game length north of 70 moves.
Playing style and preferences
Snorri blends positional patience with tactical opportunism. Expect long endgames, slow accumulation of small advantages, and a willingness to outprepare opponents in the opening.
- Endgame frequency is high; many games conclude after lengthy maneuvering.
- Average moves per win: around 76; Snorri enjoys the squeeze more than the quick knockout.
- Strong comeback ability and resilience after material loss.
- Preferred time control: Daily — good for deep thought and theatrical comebacks.
Notable openings and repertoire
Snorri leans into flexible flank openings and solid counterplay. The database shows repeat success with several English systems and surprise defenses.
- As White: English Opening (many Caro-Kann Defensive System and Anglo-Indian lines)
- As Black: Australian Defense and a variety of French structures
- Also plays the R\u00E9ti Opening and Colle-family setups for a mix of solidity and subtlety
- Few gimmicks, many prep files. Opponents often find themselves in unfamiliar middlegames after move 10.
Records, streaks and rivalries
Snorri is no stranger to long runs and recurring rivals. The database features frequent matchups with a handful of opponents.
- All-time blitz totals include more than 10,000 wins, illustrating relentless activity and volume.
- Longest winning streak: 12. Current winning streak: 2.
- Most-played opponents include:
- Toomas Valgmae — 26 games
- Алексей — 25 games
- Goran Galiot — 23 games
- chronic moronism — 22 games
- Streaks show a fighter who bounces back: comeback rate and win-after-down metrics are impressive.
Representative game (sample)
Here is a short, shareable miniature to taste Snorri's approach — slow buildup, then a clean finish.
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Snorri's timeline reflects steady improvement and occasional peaks. For a quick visual of the blitz arc:
- Peak blitz rating reported in the profile data and highlighted above.
- Daily chess remains the preferred time control for thoughtful games and long-term improvement.
Fun facts and quirks
- Early adopter of Nf3 as a main first move — the database shows Nf3 dominating Snorri's openings over many years.
- Snorri's "best time of day to play" in the analytics is cheekily listed as 05:00. Night owl or early bird? Both, depending on the coffee supply.
- Known to resign early about 20% of the time when things go sideways. Some call it efficiency, others call it dramatic timing.
- If you want to prepare to face Snorri, study the English Opening and the Australian Defense — both appear often.
Closing note
Snorri G. Bergsson is a durable online force: a FIDE Master who favors long, instructive battles and treats openings like reliable friends rather than fashions. Whether you call them a technician, a grinder, or a coffee-fueled strategist, their games are well worth studying.