Prepare against Brandur Hojgaard
FRO · World #53,169 classical · FIDE ID 7201478
Our database contains 166 games by Brandur Hojgaard, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Brandur Hojgaard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brandur Hojgaard 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 | 1,881 | 1,909 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,774 | 1,795 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,780 | 1,811 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 166 | 47 | 48 | 71 | 28.3% |
| As White | 85 | 24 | 25 | 36 | 28.2% |
| As Black | 81 | 23 | 23 | 35 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brandur Hojgaard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brandur Hojgaard's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 71 | 83.5% | 42.3% |
| e4 | 8 | 9.4% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Hojgaard usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Hojgaard usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Hojgaard usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Hojgaard usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Hojgaard usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (13% of these games) — Hojgaard usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 48.9% | 37.0% |
| c5 | 23 | 48.9% | 58.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 54.5% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 45.5% | 35.0% |
Brandur Hojgaard's chess games
All 166 games by Brandur Hojgaard in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 47 wins, 48 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 17 | 6/8/3 | 35.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Michael Agermose Jensen | 2,113 | 34th Politiken Cup | C30 |
| Mar 2015 | Terji Petersen | 2,022 | chT-FAI 1415 | A56 |
| Feb 2013 | Michael A. Murray | 2,017 | Reykjavik Open | C02 |
| Jul 2012 | David Bennion | 2,007 | 34th Politiken Cup | D53 |
| Jul 2015 | Kim R. Thomsen | 1,997 | 37th Politiken Cup | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runavik Open | 2018 | 22 | 9.5 | 1,767 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 20 | 8 | 1,724 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2015 | 20 | 8 | 1,879 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 1,968 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 4 | 1,651 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,912 |
| Vestmanna Almennur Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,747 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,787 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brandur Hojgaard's chess games?
166 games by Brandur Hojgaard, from Sep 2011 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 Brandur Hojgaard has played.
What does Brandur Hojgaard play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Brandur Hojgaard opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brandur Hojgaard answers 1...e5 (49% of games), 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games).
What openings does Brandur Hojgaard play as White?
As White, Brandur Hojgaard's most-played openings in our database are: London System (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brandur Hojgaard play as Black?
As Black, Brandur Hojgaard most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Brandur Hojgaard's FIDE rating?
Brandur Hojgaard is currently rated 1,881 in classical chess, 1,774 in rapid and 1,780 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,909 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Brandur Hojgaard played?
Our database contains 166 games by Brandur Hojgaard, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 48 draws, 71 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brandur Hojgaard?
166 games by Brandur Hojgaard 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.