Prepare against Helgi Ass Gretarsson
GM · Iceland · World #1,366 classical · FIDE ID 2300699
When preparing against Helgi Ass Gretarsson, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 15.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 1,430 games by Helgi Ass Gretarsson, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Helgi Ass Gretarsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helgi Ass Gretarsson 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 | 2,420 | 2,513 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,403 | 2,481 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,412 | 2,574 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,430 | 632 | 411 | 387 | 44.2% |
| As White | 711 | 358 | 199 | 154 | 50.4% |
| As Black | 719 | 274 | 212 | 233 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helgi Ass Gretarsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helgi Ass Gretarsson's side.
First moves as White (711 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 532 | 74.8% | 65.5% |
| c4 | 79 | 11.1% | 54.4% |
| Nf3 | 58 | 8.2% | 62.1% |
| e4 | 24 | 3.4% | 70.8% |
| b3 | 13 | 1.8% | 69.2% |
| g3 | 5 | 0.7% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 65.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Gretarsson usually continues c4 (62.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Gretarsson usually continues c4 (73.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Gretarsson usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 54.4% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Gretarsson usually continues Nc3 (53.7% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Gretarsson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Gretarsson usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (351 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 182 | 51.9% | 51.9% |
| g6 | 98 | 27.9% | 52.0% |
| d6 | 44 | 12.5% | 58.0% |
| e6 | 17 | 4.8% | 38.2% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 1.1% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 1.1% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (259 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 133 | 51.4% | 51.1% |
| g6 | 75 | 29.0% | 63.3% |
| Nf6 | 31 | 12.0% | 48.4% |
| d6 | 11 | 4.2% | 63.6% |
| f5 | 7 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
Helgi Ass Gretarsson's chess games
All 1,430 games by Helgi Ass Gretarsson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 632 wins, 411 draws, 387 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 75 | 31/26/18 | 41.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 66 | 32/23/11 | 48.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 61 | 35/17/9 | 57.4% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 51 | 36/13/2 | 70.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 40 | 23/12/5 | 57.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 34 | 15/12/7 | 44.1% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 34 | 12/2/20 | 35.3% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 34 | 18/10/6 | 52.9% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 32 | 18/10/4 | 56.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 23 | 8/8/7 | 34.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 181 | 83/38/60 | 45.9% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 119 | 41/35/43 | 34.5% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 40 | 16/16/8 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 36 | 16/10/10 | 44.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23 | 9/10/4 | 39.1% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 12/8/3 | 52.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 20 | 3/7/10 | 15.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 18 | 4/5/9 | 22.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,672 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| Jul 2019 | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | 2,637 | Riga Tal Memorial Blitz | A13 |
| Dec 2019 | Mikhail Demidov | 2,635 | ch-EU rapid | A04 |
| Mar 2003 | Michal Krasenkow | 2,633 | Reykjavik Edda Rapid | D87 |
| Dec 2023 | Thai Dai Van Nguyen | 2,632 | ch-EU Rapid | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ISL | 2024 | 130 | 80.5 | 2,470 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 120 | 67.5 | 2,382 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2002 | 46 | 26 | 2,483 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2023 | 42 | 25.5 | 2,299 |
| ch-EU Rapid | 2023 | 28 | 20 | 2,421 |
| chT-ISL | 2000 | 22 | 20 | 2,597 |
| Wch U16 | 1993 | 22 | 15 | 2,511 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2019 | 19 | 13 | 2,411 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Hannes Stefansson (38 games) · Bragi Thorfinnsson (17 games) · Johann Hjartarson (17 games) · Throstur Thorhallsson (16 games) · Jon Viktor Gunnarsson (14 games) · Helgi Olafsson (11 games) · Vignir Vatnar Stefansson (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helgi Ass Gretarsson's chess games?
1,430 games by Helgi Ass Gretarsson, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Helgi Ass Gretarsson has played.
What does Helgi Ass Gretarsson play on the first move as White?
Across 711 games with White in our database, Helgi Ass Gretarsson opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helgi Ass Gretarsson answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...g6 (28% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Helgi Ass Gretarsson play as White?
As White, Helgi Ass Gretarsson's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (75 games, 41.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (66 games, 48.5% win rate); Slav Defense (61 games, 57.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 711 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helgi Ass Gretarsson play as Black?
As Black, Helgi Ass Gretarsson most often plays: Modern Defense (181 games, 45.9% win rate); Slav Defense (119 games, 34.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (40 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 719 games.
What is Helgi Ass Gretarsson's FIDE rating?
Helgi Ass Gretarsson is currently rated 2,420 in classical chess, 2,403 in rapid and 2,412 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,513 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Helgi Ass Gretarsson played?
Our database contains 1,430 games by Helgi Ass Gretarsson, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 632 wins, 411 draws, 387 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helgi Ass Gretarsson?
1,430 games by Helgi Ass Gretarsson 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.