Prepare against Dagur Kjartansson
Iceland · World #42,944 classical · FIDE ID 2303299
Our database contains 147 games by Dagur Kjartansson, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dagur Kjartansson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dagur Kjartansson 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 | 1,922 | 1,942 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,798 | 1,830 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,892 | 1,893 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 40 | 32 | 75 | 27.2% |
| As White | 70 | 24 | 13 | 33 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 77 | 16 | 19 | 42 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dagur Kjartansson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dagur Kjartansson's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 39 | 55.7% | 44.9% |
| d4 | 25 | 35.7% | 38.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 7.1% | 70.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 56% of White games, 44.9% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Kjartansson usually continues Nc3 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Kjartansson usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Kjartansson usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 38.0% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Kjartansson usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Kjartansson usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Kjartansson usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 82.5% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 42.9% | 22.2% |
| e6 | 7 | 33.3% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 19.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Dagur Kjartansson's chess games
All 147 games by Dagur Kjartansson in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 40 wins, 32 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 18 | 3/7/8 | 16.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Christin Andersson | 2,102 | Reykjavik Open | B33 |
| Aug 2009 | Stefan Bergsson | 2,070 | chB-ISL | A34 |
| Sep 2015 | Kristinn Jon Saevaldsson | 1,977 | chT2-ISL 1516 | D35 |
| Mar 2015 | Bart Stam | 1,972 | Reykjavik Open | A29 |
| Mar 2012 | Hans Richard Thjomoe | 1,926 | Reykjavik Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 61 | 24.5 | 1,879 |
| ch-Reykjavik | 2009 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,734 |
| chB-ISL | 2009 | 16 | 5.5 | 1,761 |
| ch-REY | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,510 |
| Reykjavik Meistaramot Hellis Open | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,516 |
| Reykjavik Open U20 | 2008 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,468 |
| Gardabaer Open | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,748 |
| ch-Nordic Youth C | 2011 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,569 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dagur Kjartansson's chess games?
147 games by Dagur Kjartansson, from Jul 2008 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 Dagur Kjartansson has played.
What does Dagur Kjartansson play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Dagur Kjartansson opens with 1.c4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dagur Kjartansson answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Dagur Kjartansson play as White?
As White, Dagur Kjartansson's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dagur Kjartansson play as Black?
As Black, Dagur Kjartansson most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Dagur Kjartansson's FIDE rating?
Dagur Kjartansson is currently rated 1,922 in classical chess, 1,798 in rapid and 1,892 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,942 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Dagur Kjartansson played?
Our database contains 147 games by Dagur Kjartansson, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 32 draws, 75 losses (27.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dagur Kjartansson?
147 games by Dagur Kjartansson 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.