Prepare against Gisli Hardarson
DNK · World #85,889 classical · FIDE ID 1416243
When preparing against Gisli Hardarson, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by Gisli Hardarson, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gisli Hardarson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gisli Hardarson 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 | 1,771 | 1,824 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 12 | 20 | 16 | 25.0% |
| As White | 26 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gisli Hardarson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gisli Hardarson's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 65.4% | 29.4% |
| d4 | 4 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 29.4% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Hardarson usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Hardarson usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Hardarson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Hardarson usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hardarson usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
Gisli Hardarson's chess games
All 48 games by Gisli Hardarson in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 12 wins, 20 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Latvian Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Rune Linnebo Pedersen | 1,985 | ch-Rodovre A | B60 |
| Sep 2006 | Niels Edoo | 1,843 | ch-Rodovre A | B99 |
| May 2016 | Svend Erik Andersen | 1,822 | chT-KSU 1516 Series 2 Gr2 | C46 |
| Oct 2004 | Jacob Rubin | 1,762 | ch-Rodovre A | A60 |
| Sep 2010 | Peter Kohler | 1,733 | ch-Damhus A | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Rodovre A | 2009 | 26 | 10.5 | 1,731 |
| ch-Damhus B | 2013 | 14 | 8 | 1,572 |
| ch-Damhus A | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,614 |
| chT-KSU 1516 Series 2 Gr2 | 2016 | 1 | 1 | 2,222 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gisli Hardarson's chess games?
48 games by Gisli Hardarson, from May 2012 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 Hardarson has played.
What does Gisli Hardarson play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Gisli Hardarson opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gisli Hardarson answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gisli Hardarson play as White?
As White, Gisli Hardarson's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gisli Hardarson play as Black?
As Black, Gisli Hardarson most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Latvian Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Gisli Hardarson's FIDE rating?
Gisli Hardarson is currently rated 1,771 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,824 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Gisli Hardarson played?
Our database contains 48 games by Gisli Hardarson, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 20 draws, 16 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gisli Hardarson?
48 games by Gisli Hardarson 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.