Arnar Erwin Gunnarsson IM

Overall Game Performance

Arnar, your recent rapid games show solid play and good results overall, with a strong win record and relatively few losses.

• Your strength adjusted win rate is approximately 73%, which is excellent and reflects consistent success against your opponents.
• Your rating changes over 3, 6, and 12 months suggest steady progress, with a slight recent dip in the last month but overall positive momentum.
• This shows good adaptability and sustained effort in your rapid games.

What You’re Doing Well

• You perform strongly in several openings, notably:
  • English Opening: Four Knights System, Nimzowitsch Variation with nearly 89% win rate.
  • Australian Defense and Colle System variations with a perfect 100% win rate in limited games.
  • Elephant Gambit has a good 74% win rate with active and aggressive play.
• You handle complex middlegame positions confidently, often maintaining initiative and capitalizing on opponent mistakes.
• Good time management is visible in your wins, often playing steadily without falling into time trouble.

Areas to Improve

• Opening readiness: Although your scores are strong, you have some losses in the Elephant Gambit and English Opening variations. Refining your opening knowledge here, especially in critical lines, could reduce early-game inaccuracies.
• Handling pressure situations: Some recent losses ended due to opponents’ time pressure running out in your favor. Improving your ability to capitalize on positions without relying on clock advantages will make you more solid.
• Endgame technique: Looking at the end positions, there are chances to convert better with increased precision. Training fundamental endgames will boost your confidence in converting slight advantages.
• Maintaining focus during long games: Some losses involved losing track in complicated tactical positions. Working on calculation and visualization will help avoid tactical oversights.

Next Steps & Training Tips

• Review critical moments in your Elephant Gambit and English Opening games, focusing on the lines where you lost or drew, to deepen your understanding.
• Practice tactical puzzles daily to sharpen your calculation speed and accuracy, especially under time pressure.
• Study common endgame patterns and practice converting small advantages to wins.
• Consider slow training games with focused analysis afterward to improve your strategic decisions and avoid common mistakes in complex positions.
• Use post-game analysis tools to identify your key turning points and recurring weaknesses.

Keep Up the Great Work!

Your rapid games demonstrate a strong and improving player. Staying consistent in your training and focusing on the areas mentioned will help you climb further in rating and enjoy even more success.