Prepare against Hafsteinn Agustsson
Iceland · World #68,161 classical · FIDE ID 2302047
When preparing against Hafsteinn Agustsson, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Sveshnikov as Black, 28.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 238 games by Hafsteinn Agustsson, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hafsteinn Agustsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hafsteinn Agustsson 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 | 1,827 | 1,966 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,900 | 1,900 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 238 | 71 | 61 | 106 | 29.8% |
| As White | 113 | 39 | 27 | 47 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 125 | 32 | 34 | 59 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hafsteinn Agustsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hafsteinn Agustsson's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 100 | 88.5% | 48.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 7.1% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.4% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 48.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Agustsson usually continues Nf3 (46.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Agustsson usually continues d4 (46.9% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Agustsson usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Agustsson usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Agustsson usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Agustsson usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 95.2% | 33.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 62.2% | 46.4% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 37.8% | 52.9% |
Hafsteinn Agustsson's chess games
All 238 games by Hafsteinn Agustsson in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - Aug 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: 71 wins, 61 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 21 | 6/7/8 | 28.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 0/3/8 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2003 | Kevin J Thurlow | 2,198 | Gausdal Classics C | B44 |
| Jul 2006 | Albert De Boer | 2,180 | 28th Politiken Cup | C19 |
| Aug 2021 | Aron Thor Mai | 2,110 | 21st ch-EU | A08 |
| Mar 2018 | David J Coleman | 2,107 | Reykjavik Open | E83 |
| Apr 2003 | Tarjei Joten Svensen | 2,096 | Gausdal Classics C | C13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 38 | 16.5 | 1,874 |
| Gausdal Classics C | 2003 | 11 | 4 | 1,885 |
| Bergen Sommer Open | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 1,570 |
| 21st ch-EU | 2021 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,905 |
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 2,199 |
| Gausdal Open | 2004 | 10 | 4 | 1,991 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,896 |
| 26th Politiken Cup | 2004 | 10 | 5 | 2,163 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hafsteinn Agustsson's chess games?
238 games by Hafsteinn Agustsson, from Jul 2003 to Aug 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 Hafsteinn Agustsson has played.
What does Hafsteinn Agustsson play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Hafsteinn Agustsson opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hafsteinn Agustsson answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Hafsteinn Agustsson play as White?
As White, Hafsteinn Agustsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hafsteinn Agustsson play as Black?
As Black, Hafsteinn Agustsson most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Hafsteinn Agustsson's FIDE rating?
Hafsteinn Agustsson is currently rated 1,827 in classical chess, 1,900 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,966 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Hafsteinn Agustsson played?
Our database contains 238 games by Hafsteinn Agustsson, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 61 draws, 106 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hafsteinn Agustsson?
238 games by Hafsteinn Agustsson 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.