Prepare against Bragi Halldorsson
Iceland · World #19,557 classical · FIDE ID 2300907
Our database contains 455 games by Bragi Halldorsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bragi Halldorsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bragi Halldorsson 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 | 2,061 | 2,253 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,033 | 2,150 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,099 | 2,220 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 455 | 161 | 97 | 197 | 35.4% |
| As White | 227 | 86 | 46 | 95 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 228 | 75 | 51 | 102 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bragi Halldorsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bragi Halldorsson's side.
First moves as White (227 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 216 | 95.2% | 46.8% |
| e4 | 7 | 3.1% | 71.4% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.3% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 46.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Halldorsson usually continues c4 (39.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Halldorsson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Halldorsson usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 71.4% score
- …c6 (43% of these games) — Halldorsson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Halldorsson usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Halldorsson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 101 | 87.1% | 46.0% |
| e5 | 14 | 12.1% | 39.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 28 | 45.2% | 39.3% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 27.4% | 61.8% |
| d5 | 16 | 25.8% | 34.4% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Bragi Halldorsson's chess games
All 455 games by Bragi Halldorsson 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: 161 wins, 97 draws, 197 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 25 | 5/5/15 | 20.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 24 | 7/5/12 | 29.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 22 | 11/5/6 | 50.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 20 | 5/2/13 | 25.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 41 | 13/8/20 | 31.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 35 | 15/6/14 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 22 | 5/6/11 | 22.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1997 | Joerg Hickl | 2,565 | Hellir Open | A07 |
| Mar 2000 | Evgeniy Solozhenkin | 2,528 | Oz.com qual blitz | B19 |
| Jan 1986 | Samuel Herman Reshevsky | 2,485 | Reykjavik Open | E12 |
| Mar 1998 | Stuart C Conquest | 2,480 | VISA GP | D45 |
| Oct 1997 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 2,445 | Hellir Open | E98 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 132 | 64.5 | 2,133 |
| ch-ISL | 1980 | 33 | 14 | 2,249 |
| Reykjavik Congress | 2020 | 17 | 11 | 2,065 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 5 | 1,969 |
| 21st Reykjavik Open | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,228 |
| Reykjavik KB Bank | 2006 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,126 |
| Hellir Open | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,419 |
| ch-Nordic Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,155 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bragi Halldorsson's chess games?
455 games by Bragi Halldorsson, 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 Bragi Halldorsson has played.
What does Bragi Halldorsson play on the first move as White?
Across 227 games with White in our database, Bragi Halldorsson opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bragi Halldorsson answers 1...c6 (87% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games).
What openings does Bragi Halldorsson play as White?
As White, Bragi Halldorsson's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (25 games, 20.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 227 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bragi Halldorsson play as Black?
As Black, Bragi Halldorsson most often plays: Slav Defense (41 games, 31.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (35 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (22 games, 22.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 228 games.
What is Bragi Halldorsson's FIDE rating?
Bragi Halldorsson is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess, 2,033 in rapid and 2,099 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,253 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Bragi Halldorsson played?
Our database contains 455 games by Bragi Halldorsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 161 wins, 97 draws, 197 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bragi Halldorsson?
455 games by Bragi Halldorsson 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.