Prepare against Benedikt Stefansson
Iceland · World #88,560 classical · FIDE ID 2312379
When preparing against Benedikt Stefansson, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 42 games by Benedikt Stefansson, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benedikt Stefansson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benedikt Stefansson 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 | 1,763 | 1,775 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,692 | 1,692 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,824 | 1,824 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 11 | 9 | 22 | 26.2% |
| As White | 20 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 15.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benedikt Stefansson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benedikt Stefansson's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 90.0% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Stefansson usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Stefansson usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Stefansson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 0.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Stefansson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Benedikt Stefansson's chess games
All 42 games by Benedikt Stefansson in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - 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: 11 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Wolfgang Hartmann | 1,927 | Reykjavik Kvika Open | A21 |
| Mar 2025 | Runar Isleifsson | 1,883 | Godinn Chess Club Open | C53 |
| Apr 2019 | Dustin Tennessee Opasiak | 1,768 | Reykjavik Open | C04 |
| Mar 2025 | Gulyas Adam Ferenc | 1,754 | Godinn Chess Club Open | C02 |
| Mar 2018 | Soren Grymer-Hansen | 1,706 | Reykjavik Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2019 | 14 | 5 | 1,704 |
| Reykjavik Kvika Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,812 |
| Reykjavik Taflfelag Open | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,440 |
| Akureyri Icelandic Open | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,637 |
| Godinn Chess Club Open | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,849 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benedikt Stefansson's chess games?
42 games by Benedikt Stefansson, from Jun 2014 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 Benedikt Stefansson has played.
What does Benedikt Stefansson play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Benedikt Stefansson opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benedikt Stefansson answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Benedikt Stefansson play as White?
As White, Benedikt Stefansson's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benedikt Stefansson play as Black?
As Black, Benedikt Stefansson most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Benedikt Stefansson's FIDE rating?
Benedikt Stefansson is currently rated 1,763 in classical chess, 1,692 in rapid and 1,824 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,775 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Benedikt Stefansson played?
Our database contains 42 games by Benedikt Stefansson, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benedikt Stefansson?
42 games by Benedikt Stefansson 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.