Prepare against Halldor Halldorsson
CM · Iceland · World #17,674 classical · FIDE ID 2301369
Our database contains 229 games by Halldor Halldorsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Halldor Halldorsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Halldor Halldorsson 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 | 2,078 | 2,276 | Mar 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,160 | 2,240 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,164 | 2,271 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 229 | 70 | 63 | 96 | 30.6% |
| As White | 116 | 42 | 28 | 46 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 113 | 28 | 35 | 50 | 24.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Halldor Halldorsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Halldor Halldorsson's side.
First moves as White (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 115 | 99.1% | 48.7% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 48.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Halldorsson usually continues Nf3 (38.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Halldorsson usually continues Nf3 (47.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Halldorsson usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- 1.a3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Halldorsson usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 92.9% | 39.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 97.7% | 45.2% |
Halldor Halldorsson's chess games
All 229 games by Halldor Halldorsson 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: 70 wins, 63 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| C11 | French Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 26 | 10/7/9 | 38.5% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Jon L Arnason | 2,478 | chT-ISL 1617 | B20 |
| Oct 2013 | Karl Thorsteins | 2,463 | chT-ISL 1314 | B04 |
| Oct 2017 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 2,448 | chT-ISL 1718 | B06 |
| Oct 2012 | Arnar Gunnarsson | 2,441 | chT-ISL 1213 | A34 |
| Oct 2001 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 2,393 | Jonsson Memorial Open | D97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 16 | 5.5 | 2,100 |
| Budapest FS07 IM | 2004 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,271 |
| Budapest FS07 FM-B | 2002 | 11 | 8 | 2,276 |
| Jonsson Memorial Open | 2001 | 10 | 4 | 2,221 |
| 21st Reykjavik Open | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,292 |
| chT-ISL 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,369 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2002 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,066 |
| 17th Montalvo Mem | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,017 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Halldor Halldorsson's chess games?
229 games by Halldor Halldorsson, 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 Halldor Halldorsson has played.
What does Halldor Halldorsson play on the first move as White?
Across 116 games with White in our database, Halldor Halldorsson opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.a3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Halldor Halldorsson answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games).
What openings does Halldor Halldorsson play as White?
As White, Halldor Halldorsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); French Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Halldor Halldorsson play as Black?
As Black, Halldor Halldorsson most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 21.4% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Halldor Halldorsson's FIDE rating?
Halldor Halldorsson is currently rated 2,078 in classical chess, 2,160 in rapid and 2,164 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,276 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Halldor Halldorsson played?
Our database contains 229 games by Halldor Halldorsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 63 draws, 96 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Halldor Halldorsson?
229 games by Halldor Halldorsson 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.