Prepare against Helgi Petur Gunnarsson
Iceland · World #83,613 classical · FIDE ID 2302519
When preparing against Helgi Petur Gunnarsson, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%).
Our database contains 44 games by Helgi Petur Gunnarsson, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helgi Petur Gunnarsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helgi Petur Gunnarsson 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 | 1,778 | 1,833 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,804 | 1,804 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,756 | 1,826 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 10 | 12 | 22 | 22.7% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 22 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 13.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helgi Petur Gunnarsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helgi Petur Gunnarsson's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 90.9% | 42.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 42.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Gunnarsson usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Gunnarsson usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Gunnarsson usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Gunnarsson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| f5 | 5 | 38.5% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
Helgi Petur Gunnarsson's chess games
All 44 games by Helgi Petur Gunnarsson in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 10 wins, 12 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Loftur Baldvinsson | 1,971 | Reykjavik Open | B00 |
| Mar 2016 | Haraldur Baldursson | 1,947 | Reykjavik Open | A90 |
| Mar 2016 | Lisseth Acevedo Mendez | 1,886 | Reykjavik Open | C45 |
| May 2019 | Tinna Kristin Finnbogadottir | 1,855 | Akureyri Icelandic Open | B34 |
| Nov 2018 | Hedinn Briem | 1,612 | Reykjavik Taflfelag Open | D43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2017 | 18 | 7 | 1,870 |
| Reykjavik Blitz Open | 2022 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,501 |
| Akureyri Icelandic Open | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,774 |
| Reykjavik Taflfelag Open | 2018 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,728 |
| Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open B | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,499 |
| Scandinavia CupT U18 | 1996 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helgi Petur Gunnarsson's chess games?
44 games by Helgi Petur Gunnarsson, from Oct 2015 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 Petur Gunnarsson has played.
What does Helgi Petur Gunnarsson play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Helgi Petur Gunnarsson opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helgi Petur Gunnarsson answers 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...f5 (38% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Helgi Petur Gunnarsson play as White?
As White, Helgi Petur Gunnarsson's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helgi Petur Gunnarsson play as Black?
As Black, Helgi Petur Gunnarsson most often plays: Dutch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Helgi Petur Gunnarsson's FIDE rating?
Helgi Petur Gunnarsson is currently rated 1,778 in classical chess, 1,804 in rapid and 1,756 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,833 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Helgi Petur Gunnarsson played?
Our database contains 44 games by Helgi Petur Gunnarsson, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 12 draws, 22 losses (22.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helgi Petur Gunnarsson?
44 games by Helgi Petur Gunnarsson 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.