Prepare against Baldur Kristinsson
Iceland · World #11,233 classical · FIDE ID 1404679
Our database contains 122 games by Baldur Kristinsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Baldur Kristinsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Baldur Kristinsson 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 | 2,151 | 2,255 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,131 | 2,185 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,060 | 2,167 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 27 | 48 | 47 | 22.1% |
| As White | 61 | 11 | 29 | 21 | 18.0% |
| As Black | 61 | 16 | 19 | 26 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Baldur Kristinsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Baldur Kristinsson's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 54.1% | 36.4% |
| e4 | 21 | 34.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 8.2% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 36.4% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Kristinsson usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kristinsson usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kristinsson usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Kristinsson usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kristinsson usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kristinsson usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 90.5% | 42.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 96.8% | 45.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Baldur Kristinsson's chess games
All 122 games by Baldur Kristinsson 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: 27 wins, 48 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D19 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A70 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Margeir Petursson | 2,532 | chT-ISL 1415 | A55 |
| Mar 2018 | Dagur Ragnarsson | 2,340 | chT-ISL 1718 | C07 |
| Mar 2016 | Jon G Vidarsson | 2,308 | chT-ISL 1516 | D90 |
| Jan 1995 | Peter Travnicek | 2,265 | Aarhus D | E68 |
| Oct 2012 | Magnus Teitsson | 2,212 | chT-ISL 1213 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCh-ISL Kvika 2024-25 | 2025 | 10 | 1.5 | 2,107 |
| chT-ISL Kvika 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 2,147 |
| Reykjavik Icelandic Open | 2018 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,119 |
| chT1-ISL 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,204 |
| chT-ISL 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,145 |
| chT1-ISL 1920 | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 2,123 |
| chT-ISL 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,228 |
| ch-Aarhus | 1999 | 7 | 3 | 2,125 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Baldur Kristinsson's chess games?
122 games by Baldur Kristinsson, 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 Baldur Kristinsson has played.
What does Baldur Kristinsson play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Baldur Kristinsson opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Baldur Kristinsson answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Baldur Kristinsson play as White?
As White, Baldur Kristinsson's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Baldur Kristinsson play as Black?
As Black, Baldur Kristinsson most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Baldur Kristinsson's FIDE rating?
Baldur Kristinsson is currently rated 2,151 in classical chess, 2,131 in rapid and 2,060 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,255 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Baldur Kristinsson played?
Our database contains 122 games by Baldur Kristinsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 48 draws, 47 losses (22.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Baldur Kristinsson?
122 games by Baldur Kristinsson 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.