Prepare against Birkir Hallmundarson
Iceland · World #28,880 classical · FIDE ID 2319446
When preparing against Birkir Hallmundarson, expect 1.Nf3 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 153 games by Birkir Hallmundarson, covering Jan 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Birkir Hallmundarson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Birkir Hallmundarson 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 | 1,993 | 2,033 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,056 | 2,056 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,940 | 2,011 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 57 | 12 | 84 | 37.3% |
| As White | 73 | 24 | 6 | 43 | 32.9% |
| As Black | 80 | 33 | 6 | 41 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Birkir Hallmundarson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Birkir Hallmundarson's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 60 | 82.2% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 13.7% | 20.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 82% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Hallmundarson usually continues c4 (46.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Hallmundarson usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Hallmundarson usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 20.0% score
- …c5 (70% of these games) — Hallmundarson usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Hallmundarson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Hallmundarson usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 67.9% | 78.9% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 32.1% | 27.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 100.0% | 31.8% |
Birkir Hallmundarson's chess games
All 153 games by Birkir Hallmundarson in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2020 - Sep 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: 57 wins, 12 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | English Opening | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/0/10 | 9.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Vojtech Velim | 2,247 | World Youth Open U14 2026 | B34 |
| Jan 2026 | Magnus P. Ornolfsson | 2,176 | Skákþing Reykjavíkur 2026 | B28 |
| Jun 2026 | Mikael Johann Karlsson | 2,157 | Skákþing Íslands - Áskorendaflokkur 2026 | B43 |
| Oct 2023 | Sarp Sahin | 2,146 | Wch U10 | D47 |
| Apr 2025 | Gauti Pall Jonsson | 2,122 | Reykjavik Open | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 25 | 11.5 | 1,823 |
| World Cadets U12 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,901 |
| World Youth Open U14 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,971 |
| 21st ch-EU | 2021 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,319 |
| Reykjavik Blitz Open | 2022 | 10 | 4 | 1,781 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U08 | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,006 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,024 |
| Reykjavik Kvika Open | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,722 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Birkir Hallmundarson's chess games?
153 games by Birkir Hallmundarson, from Jan 2020 to Sep 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 Birkir Hallmundarson has played.
What does Birkir Hallmundarson play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Birkir Hallmundarson opens with 1.Nf3 (82% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Birkir Hallmundarson answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Birkir Hallmundarson play as White?
As White, Birkir Hallmundarson's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 10.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Birkir Hallmundarson play as Black?
As Black, Birkir Hallmundarson most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Birkir Hallmundarson's FIDE rating?
Birkir Hallmundarson is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 2,056 in rapid and 1,940 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,033 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Birkir Hallmundarson played?
Our database contains 153 games by Birkir Hallmundarson, covering Jan 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 12 draws, 84 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Birkir Hallmundarson?
153 games by Birkir Hallmundarson 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.