Prepare against Gisli Holmar Johannesson
Iceland · World #45,586 classical · FIDE ID 2303728
Our database contains 32 games by Gisli Holmar Johannesson, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gisli Holmar Johannesson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gisli Holmar Johannesson 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 | 1,911 | 2,054 | Jan 2008 |
| Blitz | 1,979 | 2,015 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 15 | 2 | 15 | 46.9% |
| As White | 17 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gisli Holmar Johannesson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gisli Holmar Johannesson's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 16 | 94.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 94% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Johannesson usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Johannesson usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Johannesson usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Johannesson usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 80.0% |
Gisli Holmar Johannesson's chess games
All 32 games by Gisli Holmar Johannesson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 15 wins, 2 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson | 2,247 | Reykjavik Hellir CC-ch | A28 |
| Oct 2017 | Kristjan Edvardsson | 2,206 | chT-ISL 1718 | E01 |
| Oct 2017 | Bjorn Holm Birkisson | 2,023 | chT2-ISL 1718 | A07 |
| Oct 2019 | Haraldur Haraldsson | 1,993 | chT-ISL 1921 | A06 |
| Mar 2019 | Jan Engfeldt | 1,980 | chT1-ISL 1819 | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Hellir CC-ch | 2008 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,259 |
| chT2-ISL 1415 | 2015 | 5 | 1 | 1,830 |
| chT2-ISL 1011 | 2010 | 4 | 3 | 2,238 |
| chT2-ISL 1718 | 2018 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,994 |
| chT-ISL 0910 | 2010 | 3 | 0 | 2,020 |
| chT2-ISL 1617 | 2017 | 3 | 2 | 2,016 |
| chT1-ISL 1819 | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1,979 |
| chT-ISL 1718 | 2017 | 2 | 2 | 2,606 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gisli Holmar Johannesson's chess games?
32 games by Gisli Holmar Johannesson, from Apr 2007 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 Holmar Johannesson has played.
What does Gisli Holmar Johannesson play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Gisli Holmar Johannesson opens with 1.Nf3 (94% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gisli Holmar Johannesson answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Gisli Holmar Johannesson play as White?
As White, Gisli Holmar Johannesson's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gisli Holmar Johannesson play as Black?
As Black, Gisli Holmar Johannesson most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Gisli Holmar Johannesson's FIDE rating?
Gisli Holmar Johannesson is currently rated 1,911 in classical chess and 1,979 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,054 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Gisli Holmar Johannesson played?
Our database contains 32 games by Gisli Holmar Johannesson, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 2 draws, 15 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gisli Holmar Johannesson?
32 games by Gisli Holmar Johannesson 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.