Prepare against Haraldur Baldursson
Iceland · World #58,558 classical · FIDE ID 2301423
When preparing against Haraldur Baldursson, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 29.2% over 24 games.
Our database contains 173 games by Haraldur Baldursson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Haraldur Baldursson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Haraldur Baldursson 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 | 1,861 | 2,070 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,951 | 2,000 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,908 | 1,957 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 173 | 70 | 33 | 70 | 40.5% |
| As White | 86 | 39 | 15 | 32 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 87 | 31 | 18 | 38 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Haraldur Baldursson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Haraldur Baldursson's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 78 | 90.7% | 56.4% |
| e4 | 8 | 9.3% | 31.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 56.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Baldursson usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Baldursson usually continues Nf3 (86.4% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Baldursson usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 31.3% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Baldursson usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Baldursson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Baldursson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 86.7% | 52.6% |
| e5 | 5 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 100.0% | 53.8% |
Haraldur Baldursson's chess games
All 173 games by Haraldur Baldursson 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, 33 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 7/6/11 | 29.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Gudmundur Sigurjonsson | 2,463 | chT-ISL 1415 | B06 |
| Jan 1998 | Gylfi Thorhallsson | 2,330 | chT-ISL 9798 | B45 |
| Apr 2018 | Kristjan Gudmundsson | 2,289 | Reykjavik Faxaven Open | B88 |
| Oct 2014 | Bjorn Freyr Bjornsson | 2,161 | chT-ISL 1415 | A62 |
| Feb 2018 | Gauti Pall Jonsson | 2,161 | Reykjavik Congress | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Congress | 2020 | 24 | 12.5 | 1,825 |
| ch-Reykjavik | 2012 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,952 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2016 | 18 | 9 | 1,929 |
| Reykjavik Taflfelag Open | 2019 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,672 |
| Reykjavik Icelandic Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,957 |
| chT-ISL 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,191 |
| Reykjavik ISL-ch Open | 2020 | 8 | 5 | 1,811 |
| chT-ISL 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 1 | 1,871 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Haraldur Baldursson's chess games?
173 games by Haraldur Baldursson, 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 Haraldur Baldursson has played.
What does Haraldur Baldursson play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Haraldur Baldursson opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Haraldur Baldursson answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Haraldur Baldursson play as White?
As White, Haraldur Baldursson's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Torre Attack (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Haraldur Baldursson play as Black?
As Black, Haraldur Baldursson most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Haraldur Baldursson's FIDE rating?
Haraldur Baldursson is currently rated 1,861 in classical chess, 1,951 in rapid and 1,908 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,070 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Haraldur Baldursson played?
Our database contains 173 games by Haraldur Baldursson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 33 draws, 70 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Haraldur Baldursson?
173 games by Haraldur Baldursson 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.