Prepare against Gudmundur Kjartansson
GM · Iceland · World #1,658 classical · FIDE ID 2301318
When preparing against Gudmundur Kjartansson, expect 1.d4 in 33% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (31% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 26.7% over 30 games.
Our database contains 2,111 games by Gudmundur Kjartansson, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Gudmundur Kjartansson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gudmundur Kjartansson 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 | 2,402 | 2,503 | Apr 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,305 | 2,459 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,344 | 2,491 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,111 | 900 | 546 | 665 | 42.6% |
| As White | 1,072 | 499 | 265 | 308 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 1,039 | 401 | 281 | 357 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gudmundur Kjartansson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gudmundur Kjartansson's side.
First moves as White (1,072 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 357 | 33.3% | 55.2% |
| e4 | 243 | 22.7% | 57.6% |
| c4 | 241 | 22.5% | 61.6% |
| Nf3 | 224 | 20.9% | 63.2% |
| g3 | 5 | 0.5% | 70.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 55.2% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Kjartansson usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Kjartansson usually continues c4 (57.4% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Kjartansson usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 57.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kjartansson usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kjartansson usually continues Nf3 (48.4% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Kjartansson usually continues d4 (95.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (457 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 142 | 31.1% | 65.1% |
| e5 | 126 | 27.6% | 45.6% |
| c5 | 117 | 25.6% | 47.4% |
| e6 | 38 | 8.3% | 51.3% |
| d6 | 23 | 5.0% | 69.6% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (386 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 235 | 60.9% | 51.7% |
| d5 | 112 | 29.0% | 46.0% |
| d6 | 24 | 6.2% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 6 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 6 | 1.6% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Gudmundur Kjartansson's chess games
All 2,111 games by Gudmundur Kjartansson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 900 wins, 546 draws, 665 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 117 | 62/31/24 | 53.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 97 | 49/25/23 | 50.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 56 | 26/13/17 | 46.4% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 56 | 25/15/16 | 44.6% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 50 | 25/14/11 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 46 | 22/9/15 | 47.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 37 | 12/14/11 | 32.4% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 31 | 19/6/6 | 61.3% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 29 | 14/6/9 | 48.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 29 | 15/5/9 | 51.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 75 | 31/18/26 | 41.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 72 | 23/22/27 | 31.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 62 | 19/21/22 | 30.6% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 41 | 19/12/10 | 46.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 36 | 13/14/9 | 36.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 34 | 12/11/11 | 35.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 31 | 16/6/9 | 51.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 30 | 8/9/13 | 26.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 29 | 20/4/5 | 69.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 29 | 15/3/11 | 51.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Sergey A. Fedorchuk | 2,660 | 14th ch-EUR | A37 |
| Jul 2021 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,652 | Warsaw Maciei Memorial | B52 |
| Sep 2024 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,643 | Olympiad-45 | A15 |
| Dec 2012 | Andrey Sumets | 2,638 | 88th Hastings Masters Open | A56 |
| Mar 2022 | Rasmus Svane | 2,637 | 22nd ch-EU | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 231 | 117 | 2,278 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 146 | 89 | 2,361 |
| ch-ISL | 2024 | 131 | 74 | 2,449 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 37 | 23 | 2,381 |
| Budapest FS07 GM | 2010 | 33 | 11.5 | 2,314 |
| Runavik Open | 2018 | 26 | 17 | 2,390 |
| ch-EU Rapid | 2022 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,307 |
| ch-Reykjavik | 2012 | 18 | 13 | 2,394 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Hannes Stefansson (24 games) · Bragi Thorfinnsson (21 games) · Vignir Vatnar Stefansson (20 games) · Bjorn Thorfinnsson (16 games) · Hedinn Steingrimsson (13 games) · Sigurbjorn Bjornsson (13 games) · Throstur Thorhallsson (12 games) · Henrik Danielsen (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gudmundur Kjartansson's chess games?
2,111 games by Gudmundur Kjartansson, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Kjartansson has played.
What does Gudmundur Kjartansson play on the first move as White?
Across 1,072 games with White in our database, Gudmundur Kjartansson opens with 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gudmundur Kjartansson answers 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Gudmundur Kjartansson play as White?
As White, Gudmundur Kjartansson's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (117 games, 53.0% win rate); Indian Defense (97 games, 50.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (56 games, 46.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,072 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gudmundur Kjartansson play as Black?
As Black, Gudmundur Kjartansson most often plays: Indian Defense (75 games, 41.3% win rate); Slav Defense (72 games, 31.9% win rate); Catalan (62 games, 30.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,039 games.
What is Gudmundur Kjartansson's FIDE rating?
Gudmundur Kjartansson is currently rated 2,402 in classical chess, 2,305 in rapid and 2,344 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,503 (Apr 2021).
How many games has Gudmundur Kjartansson played?
Our database contains 2,111 games by Gudmundur Kjartansson, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 900 wins, 546 draws, 665 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gudmundur Kjartansson?
2,111 games by Gudmundur Kjartansson 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.