Prepare against Hilmir Freyr Heimisson
IM · Iceland · World #2,924 classical · FIDE ID 2309998
When preparing against Hilmir Freyr Heimisson, expect 1.d4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 932 games by Hilmir Freyr Heimisson, covering Mar 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Hilmir Freyr Heimisson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hilmir Freyr Heimisson 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 | 2,342 | 2,413 | Jun 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,293 | 2,335 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,418 | 2,432 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 932 | 390 | 235 | 299 | 41.8% |
| As White | 474 | 232 | 109 | 129 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 458 | 158 | 126 | 170 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hilmir Freyr Heimisson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hilmir Freyr Heimisson's side.
First moves as White (470 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 182 | 38.7% | 62.4% |
| e4 | 144 | 30.6% | 59.0% |
| Nf3 | 69 | 14.7% | 57.2% |
| c4 | 64 | 13.6% | 65.6% |
| f4 | 4 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 62.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Heimisson usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Heimisson usually continues c4 (70.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Heimisson usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Heimisson usually continues Nf3 (70.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Heimisson usually continues Nf3 (54.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Heimisson usually continues d4 (73.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 63 | 34.8% | 49.2% |
| e5 | 56 | 30.9% | 44.6% |
| e6 | 50 | 27.6% | 56.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 2.8% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 112 | 64.4% | 55.4% |
| d5 | 39 | 22.4% | 39.7% |
| f5 | 10 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Hilmir Freyr Heimisson's chess games
All 932 games by Hilmir Freyr Heimisson in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 390 wins, 235 draws, 299 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 49 | 25/13/11 | 51.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 30 | 12/11/7 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 29 | 11/6/12 | 37.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 18 | 10/5/3 | 55.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 10/1/5 | 62.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 30 | 9/9/12 | 30.0% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 26 | 8/10/8 | 30.8% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 26 | 10/6/10 | 38.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 22 | 7/11/4 | 31.8% |
| A33 | English Opening | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Tamas Banusz | 2,631 | 21st ch-EU | D02 |
| Apr 2022 | Hannes Stefansson | 2,525 | ch-ISL | C68 |
| Mar 2024 | Cem Kaan Gokerkan | 2,523 | Reykjavik Open | C65 |
| Oct 2023 | Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson | 2,522 | chT-ISL Kvika 2324 | C54 |
| Oct 2022 | Hedinn Steingrimsson | 2,512 | chT-ISL Kvika 2223 | E51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 95 | 48.5 | 2,069 |
| ch-ISL | 2024 | 31 | 19 | 2,483 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 30 | 18.5 | 2,210 |
| Copenhagen CC IM | 2023 | 18 | 11 | 2,387 |
| Kragero Open | 2020 | 16 | 9 | 2,212 |
| ch-DEN cand | 2019 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,271 |
| ch-Nordic U20 | 2020 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,327 |
| ch-Nordic U17 | 2018 | 12 | 8 | 2,192 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vignir Vatnar Stefansson (15 games) · Aleksandr Domalchuk-Jonasson (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hilmir Freyr Heimisson's chess games?
932 games by Hilmir Freyr Heimisson, from Mar 2012 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 Hilmir Freyr Heimisson has played.
What does Hilmir Freyr Heimisson play on the first move as White?
Across 470 games with White in our database, Hilmir Freyr Heimisson opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hilmir Freyr Heimisson answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Hilmir Freyr Heimisson play as White?
As White, Hilmir Freyr Heimisson's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (49 games, 51.0% win rate); Réti Opening (30 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (29 games, 37.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 474 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hilmir Freyr Heimisson play as Black?
As Black, Hilmir Freyr Heimisson most often plays: Slav Defense (30 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Réti Opening (26 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 458 games.
What is Hilmir Freyr Heimisson's FIDE rating?
Hilmir Freyr Heimisson is currently rated 2,342 in classical chess, 2,293 in rapid and 2,418 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,413 (Jun 2023).
How many games has Hilmir Freyr Heimisson played?
Our database contains 932 games by Hilmir Freyr Heimisson, covering Mar 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 390 wins, 235 draws, 299 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hilmir Freyr Heimisson?
932 games by Hilmir Freyr Heimisson 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.