Prepare against Hedinn Steingrimsson
GM · Iceland · World #692 classical · FIDE ID 2300117
Our database contains 808 games by Hedinn Steingrimsson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hedinn Steingrimsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hedinn Steingrimsson 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 | 2,485 | 2,583 | Jun 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,559 | 2,575 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,590 | 2,601 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 808 | 339 | 297 | 172 | 42.0% |
| As White | 421 | 196 | 151 | 74 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 387 | 143 | 146 | 98 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hedinn Steingrimsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hedinn Steingrimsson's side.
First moves as White (421 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 229 | 54.4% | 62.7% |
| e4 | 67 | 15.9% | 71.6% |
| Nf3 | 63 | 15.0% | 60.3% |
| c4 | 60 | 14.3% | 68.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 62.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Steingrimsson usually continues c4 (58.1% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Steingrimsson usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Steingrimsson usually continues c4 (81.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 71.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Steingrimsson usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Steingrimsson usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Steingrimsson usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 97 | 58.8% | 59.3% |
| e5 | 37 | 22.4% | 40.5% |
| e6 | 19 | 11.5% | 52.6% |
| c6 | 10 | 6.1% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 90 | 66.2% | 57.2% |
| d5 | 42 | 30.9% | 54.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.2% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Hedinn Steingrimsson's chess games
All 808 games by Hedinn Steingrimsson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 339 wins, 297 draws, 172 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 45 | 17/19/9 | 37.8% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 38 | 17/16/5 | 44.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 36 | 16/17/3 | 44.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 31 | 17/10/4 | 54.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 26 | 16/4/6 | 61.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 39 | 11/21/7 | 28.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 31 | 9/11/11 | 29.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 22 | 8/6/8 | 36.4% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 11/0/4 | 73.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 2,705 | 19th chT-EU | E32 |
| Apr 2018 | Alexey Dreev | 2,653 | 25th Space Coast Open | D47 |
| Feb 2012 | Daniel Fridman | 2,652 | Bundesliga 2011-12 | C10 |
| Mar 2015 | Grzegorz Gajewski | 2,648 | chT-ISL 1415 | A34 |
| Sep 2021 | Tamas Banusz | 2,631 | 21st ch-EU | E39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ISL | 2024 | 77 | 50 | 2,522 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 56 | 36 | 2,499 |
| Gausdal Int | 1995 | 24 | 15 | 2,471 |
| Peer Gynt | 1995 | 13 | 7 | 2,431 |
| Bundesliga 2011-12 | 2012 | 13 | 7 | 2,645 |
| Biel MTO Open | 1992 | 12 | 6 | 2,371 |
| 13th EU-ch | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,466 |
| 1st WMSG Blitz Team | 2008 | 11 | 5 | 2,361 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Hannes Stefansson (14 games) · Gudmundur Kjartansson (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hedinn Steingrimsson's chess games?
808 games by Hedinn Steingrimsson, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Hedinn Steingrimsson has played.
What does Hedinn Steingrimsson play on the first move as White?
Across 421 games with White in our database, Hedinn Steingrimsson opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hedinn Steingrimsson answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Hedinn Steingrimsson play as White?
As White, Hedinn Steingrimsson's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (45 games, 37.8% win rate); Slav Defense (38 games, 44.7% win rate); Indian Defense (36 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 421 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hedinn Steingrimsson play as Black?
As Black, Hedinn Steingrimsson most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (39 games, 28.2% win rate); Slav Defense (31 games, 29.0% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 387 games.
What is Hedinn Steingrimsson's FIDE rating?
Hedinn Steingrimsson is currently rated 2,485 in classical chess, 2,559 in rapid and 2,590 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,583 (Jun 2018).
How many games has Hedinn Steingrimsson played?
Our database contains 808 games by Hedinn Steingrimsson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 339 wins, 297 draws, 172 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hedinn Steingrimsson?
808 games by Hedinn Steingrimsson 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.