Prepare against Haraldur Haraldsson
Iceland · World #33,027 classical · FIDE ID 2311100
When preparing against Haraldur Haraldsson, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%).
Our database contains 174 games by Haraldur Haraldsson, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Haraldur Haraldsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Haraldur Haraldsson 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 | 1,969 | 2,034 | Sep 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,901 | 1,984 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,883 | 1,987 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 67 | 41 | 66 | 38.5% |
| As White | 81 | 36 | 24 | 21 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 93 | 31 | 17 | 45 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Haraldur Haraldsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Haraldur Haraldsson's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 56.8% | 69.6% |
| d4 | 22 | 27.2% | 56.8% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 14.8% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 69.6% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Haraldsson usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Haraldsson usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Haraldsson usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (77% of these games) — Haraldsson usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Haraldsson usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Haraldsson usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 71.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 8.9% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 97.2% | 32.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Haraldur Haraldsson's chess games
All 174 games by Haraldur Haraldsson in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 67 wins, 41 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Arnthor Einarsson | 2,255 | chT-ISL 1718 | A38 |
| Apr 2022 | Terry P D Chapman | 2,240 | Reykjavik Kvika Open | E17 |
| Oct 2014 | Benedikt Jonasson | 2,233 | chT2-ISL 1415 | A75 |
| Sep 2015 | Dadi Omarsson | 2,213 | chT-ISL 1516 | B05 |
| Mar 2023 | Stephan Bruchmann | 2,185 | Reykjavik Open | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 69 | 33 | 2,016 |
| Reykjavik Congress | 2020 | 16 | 10 | 1,916 |
| Reykjavik Taflfelag Open | 2019 | 12 | 10 | 1,903 |
| 21st ch-EU | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 1,838 |
| Reykjavik Kvika Open | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,923 |
| chT-ISL 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 2,157 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,889 |
| chT-ISL 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 1 | 1,934 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Haraldur Haraldsson's chess games?
174 games by Haraldur Haraldsson, from Nov 2013 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 Haraldsson has played.
What does Haraldur Haraldsson play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Haraldur Haraldsson opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Haraldur Haraldsson answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Haraldur Haraldsson play as White?
As White, Haraldur Haraldsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Haraldur Haraldsson play as Black?
As Black, Haraldur Haraldsson most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Haraldur Haraldsson's FIDE rating?
Haraldur Haraldsson is currently rated 1,969 in classical chess, 1,901 in rapid and 1,883 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,034 (Sep 2019).
How many games has Haraldur Haraldsson played?
Our database contains 174 games by Haraldur Haraldsson, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 41 draws, 66 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Haraldur Haraldsson?
174 games by Haraldur Haraldsson 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.