Prepare against Gudmundur Gislason
FM · Iceland · World #4,977 classical · FIDE ID 2300559
When preparing against Gudmundur Gislason, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 579 games by Gudmundur Gislason, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gudmundur Gislason's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gudmundur Gislason 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 | 2,274 | 2,382 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,267 | 2,354 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,281 | 2,345 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 579 | 253 | 96 | 230 | 43.7% |
| As White | 297 | 148 | 55 | 94 | 49.8% |
| As Black | 282 | 105 | 41 | 136 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gudmundur Gislason's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gudmundur Gislason's side.
First moves as White (297 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 203 | 68.4% | 60.8% |
| Nf3 | 62 | 20.9% | 57.3% |
| e4 | 16 | 5.4% | 40.6% |
| c4 | 14 | 4.7% | 57.1% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 60.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Gislason usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Gislason usually continues c4 (73.8% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Gislason usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 57.3% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Gislason usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Gislason usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Gislason usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 95 | 70.9% | 42.1% |
| g6 | 34 | 25.4% | 57.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.2% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 73 | 84.9% | 42.5% |
| g6 | 13 | 15.1% | 65.4% |
Gudmundur Gislason's chess games
All 579 games by Gudmundur Gislason 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: 253 wins, 96 draws, 230 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 37 | 18/8/11 | 48.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 27 | 15/4/8 | 55.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 22 | 11/3/8 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 10/4/2 | 62.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 9/0/2 | 81.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 52 | 25/6/21 | 48.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 34 | 9/4/21 | 26.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22 | 6/1/15 | 27.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 18 | 4/4/10 | 22.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 16 | 4/2/10 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson | 2,580 | ch-ISL | D77 |
| Jun 2016 | Hedinn Steingrimsson | 2,574 | ch-ISL | B22 |
| Feb 2010 | Aleksandr Lenderman | 2,560 | Reykjavik Open | E94 |
| Jan 2012 | Viktor Lvovich Kortschnoj | 2,558 | 10th Gibraltar Masters | A49 |
| Apr 2026 | Simen Agdestein | 2,546 | World Senior Teams +50 | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 152 | 82.5 | 2,293 |
| ch-ISL | 2017 | 79 | 33 | 2,329 |
| ch-ISL Blitz | 2020 | 15 | 5 | 2,241 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,135 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 7 | 2,339 |
| Jonsson Memorial Open | 2001 | 10 | 5 | 2,299 |
| TCh-ISL Kvika 2024-25 | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,223 |
| TCh-ISL Kvika 2025-26 | 2026 | 10 | 7 | 2,364 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Bragi Thorfinnsson (12 games) · Throstur Thorhallsson (11 games) · Hannes Stefansson (10 games) · Gudmundur Kjartansson (10 games)
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Where can I find Gudmundur Gislason's chess games?
579 games by Gudmundur Gislason, 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 Gudmundur Gislason has played.
What does Gudmundur Gislason play on the first move as White?
Across 297 games with White in our database, Gudmundur Gislason opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gudmundur Gislason answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games).
What openings does Gudmundur Gislason play as White?
As White, Gudmundur Gislason's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (37 games, 48.6% win rate); Slav Defense (27 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening (22 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 297 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gudmundur Gislason play as Black?
As Black, Gudmundur Gislason most often plays: Modern Defense (52 games, 48.1% win rate); Sicilian (34 games, 26.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (22 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 282 games.
What is Gudmundur Gislason's FIDE rating?
Gudmundur Gislason is currently rated 2,274 in classical chess, 2,267 in rapid and 2,281 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,382 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Gudmundur Gislason played?
Our database contains 579 games by Gudmundur Gislason, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 253 wins, 96 draws, 230 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gudmundur Gislason?
579 games by Gudmundur Gislason 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.