Prepare against Gunnar Erik Gudmundsson
Iceland · World #26,293 classical · FIDE ID 2314339
When preparing against Gunnar Erik Gudmundsson, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 204 games by Gunnar Erik Gudmundsson, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gunnar Erik Gudmundsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gunnar Erik Gudmundsson 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 | 2,009 | 2,046 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,924 | 1,983 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,945 | 2,046 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 204 | 70 | 40 | 94 | 34.3% |
| As White | 103 | 37 | 21 | 45 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 101 | 33 | 19 | 49 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gunnar Erik Gudmundsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gunnar Erik Gudmundsson's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 102 | 99.0% | 45.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 45.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Gudmundsson usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Gudmundsson usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Gudmundsson usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Gudmundsson usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 85.0% | 58.8% |
| e6 | 5 | 12.5% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 100.0% | 39.5% |
Gunnar Erik Gudmundsson's chess games
All 204 games by Gunnar Erik Gudmundsson in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - 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: 70 wins, 40 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 9/2/1 | 75.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E17 | Catalan | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Thibault Louis | 2,181 | Reykjavik Kvika Open | E36 |
| Apr 2022 | Jan-Louis Wichtrup | 2,166 | Reykjavik Kvika Open | D41 |
| Dec 2020 | Alexander Oliver Mai | 2,153 | ch-ISL Online Rapid | E71 |
| Jan 2022 | Monika Machlik | 2,134 | Reykjavik Blitz Open | E32 |
| Sep 2021 | Gauti Pall Jonsson | 2,070 | 21st ch-EU | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 33 | 17 | 1,918 |
| Reykjavik Blitz Open | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 1,973 |
| 21st ch-EU | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,960 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,692 |
| Reykjavik Icelandic Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,598 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U14 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,854 |
| ch-EU Online U14 | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,575 |
| Reykjavik ISL-ch Open | 2020 | 8 | 5 | 1,687 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gunnar Erik Gudmundsson's chess games?
204 games by Gunnar Erik Gudmundsson, from Mar 2016 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 Gunnar Erik Gudmundsson has played.
What does Gunnar Erik Gudmundsson play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Gunnar Erik Gudmundsson opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gunnar Erik Gudmundsson answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gunnar Erik Gudmundsson play as White?
As White, Gunnar Erik Gudmundsson's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gunnar Erik Gudmundsson play as Black?
As Black, Gunnar Erik Gudmundsson most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (12 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Gunnar Erik Gudmundsson's FIDE rating?
Gunnar Erik Gudmundsson is currently rated 2,009 in classical chess, 1,924 in rapid and 1,945 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,046 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Gunnar Erik Gudmundsson played?
Our database contains 204 games by Gunnar Erik Gudmundsson, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 40 draws, 94 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gunnar Erik Gudmundsson?
204 games by Gunnar Erik Gudmundsson 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.