Prepare against Andri A Gretarsson
FM · Iceland · World #6,073 classical · FIDE ID 2300249
Our database contains 210 games by Andri A Gretarsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andri A Gretarsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andri A Gretarsson 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 | 2,245 | 2,335 | Oct 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,186 | 2,325 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,048 | 2,345 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 210 | 64 | 51 | 95 | 30.5% |
| As White | 101 | 39 | 25 | 37 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 109 | 25 | 26 | 58 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andri A Gretarsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andri A Gretarsson's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 95 | 94.1% | 53.2% |
| d4 | 4 | 4.0% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 53.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Gretarsson usually continues Nf3 (46.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Gretarsson usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Gretarsson usually continues d3 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gretarsson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Gretarsson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Gretarsson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 48 | 100.0% | 40.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 85.0% | 29.4% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Andri A Gretarsson's chess games
All 210 games by Andri A Gretarsson 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: 64 wins, 51 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 26 | 9/5/12 | 34.6% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 7/11/11 | 24.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A26 | English Opening | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| E86 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A11 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Johann Hjartarson | 2,592 | chT-ISL 1213 | E94 |
| Jan 1994 | Mark L Hebden | 2,530 | Kopavogur | C57 |
| Jan 1993 | Einar J Gausel | 2,485 | Reykjavik Open | C57 |
| Mar 1999 | Manuel Bosboom | 2,471 | chT-ISL 9899 | B87 |
| Jan 1993 | Bjarke Sahl | 2,445 | Reykjavik Open | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 19 | 5.5 | 2,106 |
| Reykjavik Open | 1996 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,354 |
| ch-ISL Blitz | 2020 | 15 | 1 | 2,030 |
| chT-ISL | 2000 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,264 |
| ch-ISL | 1993 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,246 |
| Kopavogur | 1994 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,323 |
| 21st Rilton Cup | 1991 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,522 |
| ch-ISL Online Rapid | 2020 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,227 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andri A Gretarsson's chess games?
210 games by Andri A Gretarsson, 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 Andri A Gretarsson has played.
What does Andri A Gretarsson play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Andri A Gretarsson opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andri A Gretarsson answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Andri A Gretarsson play as White?
As White, Andri A Gretarsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andri A Gretarsson play as Black?
As Black, Andri A Gretarsson most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 24.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Andri A Gretarsson's FIDE rating?
Andri A Gretarsson is currently rated 2,245 in classical chess, 2,186 in rapid and 2,048 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,335 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Andri A Gretarsson played?
Our database contains 210 games by Andri A Gretarsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 51 draws, 95 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andri A Gretarsson?
210 games by Andri A Gretarsson 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.