Prepare against Gisli Gunnlaugsson
Iceland · World #62,234 classical · FIDE ID 2301776
When preparing against Gisli Gunnlaugsson, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%).
Our database contains 39 games by Gisli Gunnlaugsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gisli Gunnlaugsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gisli Gunnlaugsson 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 | 1,848 | 1,886 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,887 | 1,887 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,848 | 1,848 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 8 | 10 | 21 | 20.5% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gisli Gunnlaugsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gisli Gunnlaugsson's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Gunnlaugsson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Gunnlaugsson usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Gunnlaugsson usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 57.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Gisli Gunnlaugsson's chess games
All 39 games by Gisli Gunnlaugsson 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: 8 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Gunnar K Gunnarsson | 2,220 | ch-Nordic Seniors | D60 |
| Sep 2011 | Ake Sandklef | 2,008 | ch-Nordic Seniors | B43 |
| Mar 2015 | Snorri Snorrason | 1,909 | chT-ISL 1415 | D37 |
| Nov 2018 | Kjartan Ingvarsson | 1,818 | chT2-ISL 1819 | E70 |
| Mar 2012 | Veronika Steinunn Magnusdottir | 1,580 | Reykjavik Open | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Nordic Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,065 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,690 |
| chT-ISL 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 1 | 1,793 |
| Reykjavik Skakmot Odlinga Open | 2009 | 4 | 2 | 2,238 |
| chT-ISL 1516 | 2016 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,764 |
| Reykjavik Edda Rapid | 2003 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,371 |
| chT-ISL 1213 | 2013 | 3 | 0 | 1,762 |
| chT2-ISL 1819 | 2018 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,976 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gisli Gunnlaugsson's chess games?
39 games by Gisli Gunnlaugsson, 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 Gisli Gunnlaugsson has played.
What does Gisli Gunnlaugsson play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Gisli Gunnlaugsson opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gisli Gunnlaugsson answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Gisli Gunnlaugsson play as White?
As White, Gisli Gunnlaugsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gisli Gunnlaugsson play as Black?
As Black, Gisli Gunnlaugsson most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Gisli Gunnlaugsson's FIDE rating?
Gisli Gunnlaugsson is currently rated 1,848 in classical chess, 1,887 in rapid and 1,848 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,886 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Gisli Gunnlaugsson played?
Our database contains 39 games by Gisli Gunnlaugsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses (20.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gisli Gunnlaugsson?
39 games by Gisli Gunnlaugsson 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.