Prepare against Dagur Ragnarsson
IM · Iceland · World #1,912 classical · FIDE ID 2304058
Our database contains 711 games by Dagur Ragnarsson, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dagur Ragnarsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dagur Ragnarsson 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 | 2,388 | 2,400 | Mar 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,379 | 2,387 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,348 | 2,402 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 711 | 284 | 207 | 220 | 39.9% |
| As White | 349 | 162 | 103 | 84 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 362 | 122 | 104 | 136 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dagur Ragnarsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dagur Ragnarsson's side.
First moves as White (349 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 184 | 52.7% | 59.0% |
| Nf3 | 64 | 18.3% | 64.1% |
| c4 | 62 | 17.8% | 63.7% |
| e4 | 28 | 8.0% | 60.7% |
| b3 | 6 | 1.7% | 58.3% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.9% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 59.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Ragnarsson usually continues c4 (52.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Ragnarsson usually continues c4 (65.7% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Ragnarsson usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 64.1% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Ragnarsson usually continues g3 (71.7% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Ragnarsson usually continues g3 (60.5% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Ragnarsson usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 66 | 46.2% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 38 | 26.6% | 64.5% |
| e5 | 25 | 17.5% | 46.0% |
| c6 | 12 | 8.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 53 | 39.8% | 47.2% |
| Nf6 | 49 | 36.8% | 39.8% |
| e6 | 21 | 15.8% | 52.4% |
| f5 | 10 | 7.5% | 30.0% |
Dagur Ragnarsson's chess games
All 711 games by Dagur Ragnarsson in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - Aug 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: 284 wins, 207 draws, 220 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 42 | 20/12/10 | 47.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 38 | 18/13/7 | 47.4% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 27 | 16/7/4 | 59.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 24 | 14/5/5 | 58.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| E11 | Catalan | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 25 | 7/6/12 | 28.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 23 | 6/7/10 | 26.1% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 5/6/11 | 22.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 5/8/6 | 26.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 19 | 5/7/7 | 26.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 13 | 2/8/3 | 15.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Hannes Stefansson | 2,574 | chT-ISL 1617 | A87 |
| Apr 2019 | Matthieu Cornette | 2,556 | Reykjavik Open | E32 |
| Jan 2018 | Matej Sebenik | 2,551 | Titled Tue | E24 |
| Feb 2023 | Elham Amar | 2,527 | Kragero Open | C28 |
| Mar 2026 | Alisher Suleymenov | 2,523 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | D81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 91 | 50 | 2,216 |
| ch-ISL | 2024 | 39 | 18 | 2,350 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2019 | 34 | 17 | 2,387 |
| Kragero Open | 2023 | 18 | 11 | 2,452 |
| Douglas IoM Open | 2018 | 18 | 9 | 2,343 |
| Montreal Summer IM | 2019 | 18 | 9 | 2,315 |
| chB-ISL | 2010 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,687 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | 2025 | 12 | 3 | 2,176 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vignir Vatnar Stefansson (15 games) · Hannes Stefansson (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dagur Ragnarsson's chess games?
711 games by Dagur Ragnarsson, from May 2010 to Aug 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 Ragnarsson has played.
What does Dagur Ragnarsson play on the first move as White?
Across 349 games with White in our database, Dagur Ragnarsson opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dagur Ragnarsson answers 1...e6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games).
What openings does Dagur Ragnarsson play as White?
As White, Dagur Ragnarsson's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (42 games, 47.6% win rate); Réti Opening (38 games, 47.4% win rate); Slav Defense (27 games, 59.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 349 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dagur Ragnarsson play as Black?
As Black, Dagur Ragnarsson most often plays: Indian Defense (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (23 games, 26.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (22 games, 22.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 362 games.
What is Dagur Ragnarsson's FIDE rating?
Dagur Ragnarsson is currently rated 2,388 in classical chess, 2,379 in rapid and 2,348 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,400 (Mar 2020).
How many games has Dagur Ragnarsson played?
Our database contains 711 games by Dagur Ragnarsson, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 284 wins, 207 draws, 220 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dagur Ragnarsson?
711 games by Dagur Ragnarsson 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.