Prepare against Helgi Brynjarsson
Iceland · World #21,100 classical · FIDE ID 2302233
Our database contains 142 games by Helgi Brynjarsson, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helgi Brynjarsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helgi Brynjarsson 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 | 2,048 | 2,087 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,007 | 2,010 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,033 | 2,043 | Oct 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 53 | 37 | 52 | 37.3% |
| As White | 66 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 76 | 31 | 14 | 31 | 40.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helgi Brynjarsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helgi Brynjarsson's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 87.9% | 51.7% |
| c4 | 8 | 12.1% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Brynjarsson usually continues Nc3 (51.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Brynjarsson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Brynjarsson usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Brynjarsson usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Brynjarsson usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Brynjarsson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 35 | 100.0% | 54.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 72.4% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 20.7% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.9% | 100.0% |
Helgi Brynjarsson's chess games
All 142 games by Helgi Brynjarsson in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 53 wins, 37 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 30 | 12/8/10 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 2,419 | Reykjavik Blitz Open | B23 |
| Mar 2008 | Jana Jackova | 2,375 | 23rd Reykjavik Open | C54 |
| Jan 2022 | Dagur Ragnarsson | 2,351 | Reykjavik Blitz Open | C00 |
| Mar 2009 | Marcel Hug | 2,257 | Reykjavik Open | C44 |
| Nov 2018 | Noah Siegel | 2,237 | chT2-ISL 1819 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2011 | 27 | 10 | 2,015 |
| ch-Reykjavik | 2009 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,870 |
| chB-ISL | 2009 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,014 |
| Reykjavik Blitz Open | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,268 |
| ch-Reykjavik TR B | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,073 |
| 23rd Reykjavik Open | 2008 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,108 |
| Reykjavik Hellir CC-ch | 2008 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,131 |
| chT2-ISL 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 2,144 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helgi Brynjarsson's chess games?
142 games by Helgi Brynjarsson, from Oct 2005 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 Helgi Brynjarsson has played.
What does Helgi Brynjarsson play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Helgi Brynjarsson opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helgi Brynjarsson answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Helgi Brynjarsson play as White?
As White, Helgi Brynjarsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (30 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ponziani Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helgi Brynjarsson play as Black?
As Black, Helgi Brynjarsson most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Helgi Brynjarsson's FIDE rating?
Helgi Brynjarsson is currently rated 2,048 in classical chess, 2,007 in rapid and 2,033 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,087 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Helgi Brynjarsson played?
Our database contains 142 games by Helgi Brynjarsson, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 37 draws, 52 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helgi Brynjarsson?
142 games by Helgi Brynjarsson 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.