Prepare against Halldor Palsson
Iceland · World #29,078 classical · FIDE ID 2301202
Our database contains 151 games by Halldor Palsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Halldor Palsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Halldor Palsson 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 | 1,991 | 2,078 | Feb 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,871 | 2,017 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,820 | 2,051 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 50 | 30 | 71 | 33.1% |
| As White | 78 | 26 | 15 | 37 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 73 | 24 | 15 | 34 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Halldor Palsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Halldor Palsson's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 53 | 67.9% | 48.1% |
| e4 | 17 | 21.8% | 38.2% |
| b3 | 7 | 9.0% | 21.4% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Palsson usually continues c4 (45.2% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Palsson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Palsson usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 38.2% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Palsson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Palsson usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Palsson usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 20.0% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 6 | 17.1% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 14.3% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 14.3% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 76.2% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 5 | 23.8% | 60.0% |
Halldor Palsson's chess games
All 151 games by Halldor Palsson 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: 50 wins, 30 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2000 | Nikolai Vlassov | 2,455 | Oz.com qual blitz | A47 |
| Mar 2000 | Saevar Bjarnason | 2,305 | Oz.com qual blitz | B10 |
| Mar 1998 | Askell O Karason | 2,260 | VISA GP | A42 |
| Mar 1998 | Gunnar Finnlaugsson | 2,215 | VISA GP | A57 |
| Mar 2012 | Dhyani Dave | 2,205 | Reykjavik Open | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2013 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,089 |
| 19th Reykjavik Open | 2000 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,156 |
| chT1-ISL 1920 | 2021 | 9 | 2 | 1,901 |
| VISA GP | 1998 | 9 | 3 | 2,123 |
| chT-ISL 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 1 | 1,971 |
| Oz.com qual blitz | 2000 | 8 | 3 | 2,284 |
| Reykjavik Faxaven Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,952 |
| 34th EU-Cup | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,057 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Halldor Palsson's chess games?
151 games by Halldor Palsson, 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 Palsson has played.
What does Halldor Palsson play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Halldor Palsson opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.b3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Halldor Palsson answers 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games).
What openings does Halldor Palsson play as White?
As White, Halldor Palsson's most-played openings in our database are: London System (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Halldor Palsson play as Black?
As Black, Halldor Palsson most often plays: Philidor (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Halldor Palsson's FIDE rating?
Halldor Palsson is currently rated 1,991 in classical chess, 1,871 in rapid and 1,820 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,078 (Feb 2013).
How many games has Halldor Palsson played?
Our database contains 151 games by Halldor Palsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 30 draws, 71 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Halldor Palsson?
151 games by Halldor Palsson 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.