Prepare against Gudjon Heidar Valgardsson
Iceland · World #24,839 classical · FIDE ID 2301334
When preparing against Gudjon Heidar Valgardsson, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 85 games by Gudjon Heidar Valgardsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gudjon Heidar Valgardsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gudjon Heidar Valgardsson 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 | 2,019 | 2,041 | Sep 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,993 | 2,028 | May 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,014 | 2,076 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 23 | 12 | 49 | 27.1% |
| As White | 40 | 11 | 5 | 24 | 27.5% |
| As Black | 45 | 12 | 7 | 25 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gudjon Heidar Valgardsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gudjon Heidar Valgardsson's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 85.0% | 32.4% |
| d4 | 5 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 32.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Valgardsson usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Valgardsson usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Valgardsson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Valgardsson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 50.0% | 29.2% |
| e6 | 9 | 37.5% | 38.9% |
| e5 | 3 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 93.3% | 32.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Gudjon Heidar Valgardsson's chess games
All 85 games by Gudjon Heidar Valgardsson 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: 23 wins, 12 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1998 | Jan N Christensen | 2,145 | 20th Politiken Cup | C54 |
| Oct 2001 | Hrannar Baldursson | 2,129 | Jonsson Memorial Open | D20 |
| Jan 2001 | Elia Liitiainen | 2,108 | ch-Nordic School U17 | B03 |
| Jan 1999 | Goran Fant | 2,090 | Troll Masters | C11 |
| Nov 2001 | Dagur Arngrimsson | 2,060 | Jonsson Memorial Open | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Politiken Cup | 1998 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,071 |
| Jonsson Memorial Open | 2001 | 10 | 2 | 1,955 |
| Troll Masters | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,103 |
| 19th Reykjavik Open | 2000 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,017 |
| Wch U10 | 1994 | 8 | 2.5 | – |
| VISA GP | 1998 | 8 | 0 | 1,813 |
| chT-Nordic U20 | 2000 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,074 |
| ch-Nordic School U18 | 2002 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,718 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gudjon Heidar Valgardsson's chess games?
85 games by Gudjon Heidar Valgardsson, 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 Gudjon Heidar Valgardsson has played.
What does Gudjon Heidar Valgardsson play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Gudjon Heidar Valgardsson opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gudjon Heidar Valgardsson answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Gudjon Heidar Valgardsson play as White?
As White, Gudjon Heidar Valgardsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gudjon Heidar Valgardsson play as Black?
As Black, Gudjon Heidar Valgardsson most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Gudjon Heidar Valgardsson's FIDE rating?
Gudjon Heidar Valgardsson is currently rated 2,019 in classical chess, 1,993 in rapid and 2,014 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,041 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Gudjon Heidar Valgardsson played?
Our database contains 85 games by Gudjon Heidar Valgardsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 12 draws, 49 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gudjon Heidar Valgardsson?
85 games by Gudjon Heidar Valgardsson 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.