Prepare against Halldor Atli Kristjansson
Iceland · World #101,549 classical · FIDE ID 2310988
When preparing against Halldor Atli Kristjansson, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Halldor Atli Kristjansson, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Halldor Atli Kristjansson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Halldor Atli Kristjansson 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 | 1,725 | 1,725 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,633 | 1,633 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,885 | 1,885 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 7 | 8 | 20 | 20.0% |
| As White | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Halldor Atli Kristjansson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Halldor Atli Kristjansson's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Kristjansson usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Kristjansson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Kristjansson usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Halldor Atli Kristjansson's chess games
All 35 games by Halldor Atli Kristjansson in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 7 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E70 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Birkir Karl Sigurdsson | 1,767 | Reykjavik Open | D35 |
| Mar 2016 | Bjorgvin Kristbergsson | 1,100 | Reykjavik Open | A22 |
| May 2014 | Brynjar Haraldsson | 1,000 | ch-ISL sf | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2016 | 28 | 7.5 | 1,575 |
| ch-ISL sf | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,470 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Halldor Atli Kristjansson's chess games?
35 games by Halldor Atli Kristjansson, from Jan 2014 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 Halldor Atli Kristjansson has played.
What does Halldor Atli Kristjansson play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Halldor Atli Kristjansson opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Halldor Atli Kristjansson answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Halldor Atli Kristjansson play as White?
As White, Halldor Atli Kristjansson's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Halldor Atli Kristjansson play as Black?
As Black, Halldor Atli Kristjansson most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Halldor Atli Kristjansson's FIDE rating?
Halldor Atli Kristjansson is currently rated 1,725 in classical chess, 1,633 in rapid and 1,885 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,725 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Halldor Atli Kristjansson played?
Our database contains 35 games by Halldor Atli Kristjansson, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Halldor Atli Kristjansson?
35 games by Halldor Atli Kristjansson 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.