Prepare against David Kjartansson
IM · Iceland · World #5,836 classical · FIDE ID 2301130
Our database contains 651 games by David Kjartansson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Kjartansson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David 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 | 2,251 | 2,409 | Mar 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,374 | 2,399 | Mar 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,320 | 2,403 | Feb 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 651 | 267 | 145 | 239 | 41.0% |
| As White | 323 | 148 | 78 | 97 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 328 | 119 | 67 | 142 | 36.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Kjartansson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Kjartansson's side.
First moves as White (323 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 149 | 46.1% | 57.0% |
| e4 | 133 | 41.2% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 6.8% | 52.3% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 5 | 1.5% | 40.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.9% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 57.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Kjartansson usually continues c4 (54.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kjartansson usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Kjartansson usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Kjartansson usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kjartansson usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kjartansson usually continues d4 (76.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 85 | 57.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 35 | 23.5% | 34.3% |
| d6 | 22 | 14.8% | 59.1% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 61 | 49.6% | 45.1% |
| d5 | 42 | 34.1% | 40.5% |
| d6 | 11 | 8.9% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 6 | 4.9% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
David Kjartansson's chess games
All 651 games by David Kjartansson 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: 267 wins, 145 draws, 239 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 21 | 15/3/3 | 71.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 4/6/0 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 26 | 14/2/10 | 53.8% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 21 | 11/4/6 | 52.4% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| C41 | Philidor | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 17 | 4/2/11 | 23.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 0/3/11 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson | 2,603 | 21st ch-EU | C41 |
| Jun 2022 | Artyom Timofeev | 2,571 | Titled Tue Early | C41 |
| Mar 2008 | Normunds Miezis | 2,553 | 23rd Reykjavik Open | B43 |
| Dec 2020 | Hannes Stefansson | 2,536 | ch-ISL Blitz | B48 |
| Jan 1996 | Jon Loftur Arnason | 2,535 | ch-Hellir CC | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ISL | 2017 | 73 | 29 | 2,289 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 69 | 37.5 | 2,372 |
| Reykjavik Congress | 2020 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,237 |
| PRO League Stage | 2018 | 15 | 5 | 2,194 |
| ch-ISL Blitz | 2020 | 15 | 10 | 2,507 |
| Budapest FS08 IM | 2004 | 13 | 7 | 2,299 |
| 41st Wch U20 | 2002 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,239 |
| 21st ch-EU | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 2,337 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sigurbjorn Bjornsson (12 games) · Bragi Thorfinnsson (11 games) · Gudmundur Kjartansson (11 games) · Jon Viktor Gunnarsson (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Kjartansson's chess games?
651 games by David Kjartansson, 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 David Kjartansson has played.
What does David Kjartansson play on the first move as White?
Across 323 games with White in our database, David Kjartansson opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Kjartansson answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does David Kjartansson play as White?
As White, David Kjartansson's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (21 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 323 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Kjartansson play as Black?
As Black, David Kjartansson most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (18 games, 27.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 328 games.
What is David Kjartansson's FIDE rating?
David Kjartansson is currently rated 2,251 in classical chess, 2,374 in rapid and 2,320 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,409 (Mar 2018).
How many games has David Kjartansson played?
Our database contains 651 games by David Kjartansson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 267 wins, 145 draws, 239 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Kjartansson?
651 games by David 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.