Prepare against Gauti Pall Jonsson
Iceland · World #15,103 classical · FIDE ID 2309092
When preparing against Gauti Pall Jonsson, expect 1.e4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 7.4% over 27 games.
Our database contains 482 games by Gauti Pall Jonsson, covering Mar 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Gauti Pall Jonsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gauti Pall Jonsson 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 | 2,105 | 2,170 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,142 | 2,142 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,316 | 2,324 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 482 | 146 | 121 | 215 | 30.3% |
| As White | 241 | 79 | 68 | 94 | 32.8% |
| As Black | 241 | 67 | 53 | 121 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gauti Pall Jonsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gauti Pall Jonsson's side.
First moves as White (241 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 159 | 66.0% | 45.3% |
| d4 | 35 | 14.5% | 51.4% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 9.1% | 52.3% |
| c4 | 20 | 8.3% | 47.5% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 45.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Jonsson usually continues Nf3 (31.9% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Jonsson usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Jonsson usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Jonsson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Jonsson usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Jonsson usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 49.5% | 36.8% |
| e6 | 21 | 19.6% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 13 | 12.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 9.3% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 61 | 67.8% | 39.3% |
| e6 | 20 | 22.2% | 42.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 6.7% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.3% | 33.3% |
Gauti Pall Jonsson's chess games
All 482 games by Gauti Pall Jonsson in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - Sep 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: 146 wins, 121 draws, 215 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 28 | 13/3/12 | 46.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 27 | 2/12/13 | 7.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 23 | 8/6/9 | 34.8% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 22 | 5/7/10 | 22.7% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B44 | English Opening | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Mads Andersen | 2,570 | Reykjavik Blitz Open | B23 |
| Jan 2022 | Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson | 2,548 | Reykjavik Blitz Open | A01 |
| Apr 2025 | Vitaly Kunin | 2,522 | Reykjavik Open | A57 |
| Jan 2026 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 2,412 | Le Kock Mótaröðin Úrslit | E65 |
| Dec 2021 | Jacek Szwed | 2,355 | ch-EU Rapid | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 72 | 35 | 2,018 |
| Kragero Open | 2023 | 22 | 7.5 | 2,018 |
| Reykjavik Congress | 2020 | 22 | 12 | 1,977 |
| Douglas IoM Open | 2018 | 17 | 4 | 2,079 |
| Runavik Open | 2017 | 15 | 7 | 2,041 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2023 | 12 | 0.5 | 2,085 |
| ch-EU Rapid | 2023 | 11 | 4 | 2,246 |
| 21st ch-EU | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,047 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gauti Pall Jonsson's chess games?
482 games by Gauti Pall Jonsson, from Mar 2012 to Sep 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 Gauti Pall Jonsson has played.
What does Gauti Pall Jonsson play on the first move as White?
Across 241 games with White in our database, Gauti Pall Jonsson opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gauti Pall Jonsson answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Gauti Pall Jonsson play as White?
As White, Gauti Pall Jonsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 7.4% win rate); Scotch Game (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 241 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gauti Pall Jonsson play as Black?
As Black, Gauti Pall Jonsson most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Horwitz Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 241 games.
What is Gauti Pall Jonsson's FIDE rating?
Gauti Pall Jonsson is currently rated 2,105 in classical chess, 2,142 in rapid and 2,316 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,170 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Gauti Pall Jonsson played?
Our database contains 482 games by Gauti Pall Jonsson, covering Mar 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 146 wins, 121 draws, 215 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gauti Pall Jonsson?
482 games by Gauti Pall Jonsson 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.