Prepare against Helgi Hauksson
Iceland · World #95,745 classical · FIDE ID 2305593
When preparing against Helgi Hauksson, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 30 games by Helgi Hauksson, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helgi Hauksson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helgi Hauksson 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 | 1,742 | 1,804 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,674 | 1,758 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,663 | 1,752 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 4 | 15 | 36.7% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helgi Hauksson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helgi Hauksson's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 43.8% | 28.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Hauksson usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Hauksson usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Hauksson usually continues dxe5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 28.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Hauksson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Hauksson usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Hauksson usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 70.0% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Helgi Hauksson's chess games
All 30 games by Helgi Hauksson in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 11 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E83 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Stefan Arnalds | 1,873 | Reykjavik Open | E20 |
| Mar 2024 | Andy Proudfoot | 1,650 | Reykjavik Open | C01 |
| Mar 2024 | Marie Vatneodegard | 1,575 | Reykjavik Open | B06 |
| Apr 2025 | Katrin Osk Tomasdottir | 1,485 | Reykjavik Open | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 25 | 9.5 | 1,832 |
| Rogala-ch Open A | 2013 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,011 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helgi Hauksson's chess games?
30 games by Helgi Hauksson, from Jul 2008 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 Hauksson has played.
What does Helgi Hauksson play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Helgi Hauksson opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helgi Hauksson answers 1...c6 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Helgi Hauksson play as White?
As White, Helgi Hauksson's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Englund Gambit (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helgi Hauksson play as Black?
As Black, Helgi Hauksson most often plays: Alekhine Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Helgi Hauksson's FIDE rating?
Helgi Hauksson is currently rated 1,742 in classical chess, 1,674 in rapid and 1,663 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,804 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Helgi Hauksson played?
Our database contains 30 games by Helgi Hauksson, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helgi Hauksson?
30 games by Helgi Hauksson 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.