Prepare against Emil Sigurdarson
Iceland · World #69,882 classical · FIDE ID 2304163
When preparing against Emil Sigurdarson, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%).
Our database contains 107 games by Emil Sigurdarson, covering Nov 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Emil Sigurdarson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emil Sigurdarson 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 | 1,821 | 1,974 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,850 | 1,974 | Nov 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,808 | 1,855 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 39 | 27 | 41 | 36.4% |
| As White | 51 | 18 | 11 | 22 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 56 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emil Sigurdarson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emil Sigurdarson's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 68.6% | 45.7% |
| d4 | 7 | 13.7% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 5.9% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 45.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Sigurdarson usually continues c3 (22.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Sigurdarson usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Sigurdarson usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Sigurdarson usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Sigurdarson usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 53.8% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 10 | 38.5% | 65.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 91.3% | 54.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Emil Sigurdarson's chess games
All 107 games by Emil Sigurdarson in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 39 wins, 27 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Agust S Karlsson | 2,294 | chT2-ISL 1516 | D02 |
| Mar 2015 | Dadi Omarsson | 2,227 | chT-ISL 1415 | A15 |
| Jan 2012 | Stefan Bergsson | 2,175 | ch-Reykjavik | B10 |
| Jan 2012 | Saevar Bjarnason | 2,118 | ch-Reykjavik | C55 |
| Mar 2012 | Magnus Eriksen | 2,108 | Reykjavik Open | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2014 | 37 | 14.5 | 1,898 |
| 119th ch-SCO | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,926 |
| ch-Reykjavik | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,182 |
| ch-REY | 2008 | 9 | 7 | 1,727 |
| chB-ISL | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,729 |
| chT2-ISL 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,096 |
| Reykjavik Taflfelag Open | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,623 |
| Boðsmót T.R. 2026 B-flokkur | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,790 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emil Sigurdarson's chess games?
107 games by Emil Sigurdarson, from Nov 2009 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 Emil Sigurdarson has played.
What does Emil Sigurdarson play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Emil Sigurdarson opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emil Sigurdarson answers 1...c6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Emil Sigurdarson play as White?
As White, Emil Sigurdarson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emil Sigurdarson play as Black?
As Black, Emil Sigurdarson most often plays: Slav Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Caro-Kann (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Emil Sigurdarson's FIDE rating?
Emil Sigurdarson is currently rated 1,821 in classical chess, 1,850 in rapid and 1,808 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,974 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Emil Sigurdarson played?
Our database contains 107 games by Emil Sigurdarson, covering Nov 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 27 draws, 41 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emil Sigurdarson?
107 games by Emil Sigurdarson 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.