Prepare against Heimir Pall Ragnarsson
Iceland · World #76,358 classical · FIDE ID 2308860
When preparing against Heimir Pall Ragnarsson, expect 1.c4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 107 games by Heimir Pall Ragnarsson, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Heimir Pall Ragnarsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heimir Pall Ragnarsson 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 | 1,801 | 1,801 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,727 | 1,727 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,751 | 1,797 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 23 | 12 | 72 | 21.5% |
| As White | 53 | 11 | 7 | 35 | 20.8% |
| As Black | 54 | 12 | 5 | 37 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heimir Pall Ragnarsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heimir Pall Ragnarsson's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 38 | 71.7% | 31.6% |
| e4 | 15 | 28.3% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 72% of White games, 31.6% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Ragnarsson usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Ragnarsson usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Ragnarsson usually continues g3 (18.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 16.7% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Ragnarsson usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Ragnarsson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (7% of these games) — Ragnarsson usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 42.9% | 29.2% |
| e5 | 12 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 14.3% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Heimir Pall Ragnarsson's chess games
All 107 games by Heimir Pall Ragnarsson in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 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: 23 wins, 12 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 5/4/11 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Johann Ragnarsson | 1,947 | Icelandic Open 100yr | A11 |
| Mar 2015 | Kris Klausen | 1,937 | Reykjavik Open | A11 |
| Mar 2015 | Ben Simpson | 1,843 | Reykjavik Open | A12 |
| Jun 2013 | Peter Henner | 1,837 | ch-ISL Open | A38 |
| Apr 2017 | Andreas Muhr | 1,801 | Reykjavik Open | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2017 | 57 | 13.5 | 1,628 |
| 21st ch-EU | 2021 | 10 | 2 | 1,581 |
| ch-Reykjavik | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,396 |
| ch-ISL Open | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,676 |
| Runavik Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,776 |
| ch-ISL sf | 2014 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,705 |
| Icelandic Open 100yr | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1,954 |
| ch-Nordic Youth E | 2011 | 4 | 1 | 1,471 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heimir Pall Ragnarsson's chess games?
107 games by Heimir Pall Ragnarsson, from Feb 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 Heimir Pall Ragnarsson has played.
What does Heimir Pall Ragnarsson play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Heimir Pall Ragnarsson opens with 1.c4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heimir Pall Ragnarsson answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Heimir Pall Ragnarsson play as White?
As White, Heimir Pall Ragnarsson's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (20 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heimir Pall Ragnarsson play as Black?
As Black, Heimir Pall Ragnarsson most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 12.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Heimir Pall Ragnarsson's FIDE rating?
Heimir Pall Ragnarsson is currently rated 1,801 in classical chess, 1,727 in rapid and 1,751 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,801 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Heimir Pall Ragnarsson played?
Our database contains 107 games by Heimir Pall Ragnarsson, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 12 draws, 72 losses (21.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heimir Pall Ragnarsson?
107 games by Heimir Pall Ragnarsson 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.