Prepare against Hjalmar Sigurvaldason
Iceland · World #125,004 classical · FIDE ID 2306018
When preparing against Hjalmar Sigurvaldason, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%).
Our database contains 163 games by Hjalmar Sigurvaldason, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hjalmar Sigurvaldason's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hjalmar Sigurvaldason 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 | 1,660 | 1,692 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,608 | 1,620 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,555 | 1,738 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 51 | 13 | 99 | 31.3% |
| As White | 81 | 27 | 5 | 49 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 82 | 24 | 8 | 50 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hjalmar Sigurvaldason's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hjalmar Sigurvaldason's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 53 | 65.4% | 39.6% |
| e4 | 14 | 17.3% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 7 | 8.6% | 28.6% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 39.6% score
- …d5 (49% of these games) — Sigurvaldason usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Sigurvaldason usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Sigurvaldason usually continues Bg5 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Sigurvaldason usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Sigurvaldason usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Sigurvaldason usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 11 | 27.5% | 68.2% |
| d6 | 4 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 7.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 53.3% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 13 | 43.3% | 46.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Hjalmar Sigurvaldason's chess games
All 163 games by Hjalmar Sigurvaldason in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 51 wins, 13 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D00 | London System | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Johann Ragnarsson | 2,051 | ch-Gardabaer | D02 |
| Mar 2016 | Walter Driscoll | 1,810 | Reykjavik Open | E01 |
| Mar 2018 | Soren Sandmann Pedersen | 1,794 | Reykjavik Open | D10 |
| Mar 2018 | Sigurdur Danielsson | 1,791 | Reykjavik Open | B20 |
| Jan 2018 | Oskar Long Einarsson | 1,785 | Reykjavik Congress | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2019 | 47 | 13 | 1,612 |
| Reykjavik Congress | 2020 | 22 | 9 | 1,552 |
| Reykjavik Taflfelag Open | 2019 | 22 | 12 | 1,670 |
| ch-ISL Open | 2013 | 10 | 3 | 1,547 |
| ch-REY | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 1,647 |
| Reykjavik TR CC-C | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,473 |
| Reykjavik ISL-ch Open | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,368 |
| Gardabaer Skakthing Open | 2016 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,418 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hjalmar Sigurvaldason's chess games?
163 games by Hjalmar Sigurvaldason, from Sep 2013 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 Hjalmar Sigurvaldason has played.
What does Hjalmar Sigurvaldason play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Hjalmar Sigurvaldason opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hjalmar Sigurvaldason answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Hjalmar Sigurvaldason play as White?
As White, Hjalmar Sigurvaldason's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); London System (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hjalmar Sigurvaldason play as Black?
As Black, Hjalmar Sigurvaldason most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Hjalmar Sigurvaldason's FIDE rating?
Hjalmar Sigurvaldason is currently rated 1,660 in classical chess, 1,608 in rapid and 1,555 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,692 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Hjalmar Sigurvaldason played?
Our database contains 163 games by Hjalmar Sigurvaldason, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 13 draws, 99 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hjalmar Sigurvaldason?
163 games by Hjalmar Sigurvaldason 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.