Prepare against Hjalti Petersen
FRO · World #92,003 classical · FIDE ID 7201630
When preparing against Hjalti Petersen, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 39 games by Hjalti Petersen, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hjalti Petersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hjalti Petersen 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 | 1,753 | 1,984 | Nov 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,763 | 1,851 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,778 | 1,778 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 14 | 6 | 19 | 35.9% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hjalti Petersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hjalti Petersen's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 86.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Petersen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Petersen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Petersen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Petersen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 46.2% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 15.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Hjalti Petersen's chess games
All 39 games by Hjalti Petersen in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 14 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Heidrikur T. Jacobsen | 1,963 | chT-FAI 1516 | A48 |
| Mar 2015 | Kari O. Durhuus | 1,818 | chT-FAI 1415 | C08 |
| Mar 2016 | Margar M. Berg | 1,809 | chT-FAI 1516 | B23 |
| Jan 2018 | Gunnar Joensen | 1,687 | chT3-FAI 1718 | A16 |
| Jan 2013 | Alfred A Olsen | 1,557 | chT-FAI 1213 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FAI 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,602 |
| chT-FAI 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,927 |
| Vestmanna Open | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,861 |
| Oyri Rokur Open | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 1,636 |
| chT-FAI 1213 | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 1,369 |
| chT3-FAI 1718 | 2018 | 3 | 2 | 1,783 |
| chT-FAI 3 1617 | 2017 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,368 |
| chT-FAI 1920 | 2020 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,760 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hjalti Petersen's chess games?
39 games by Hjalti Petersen, from Feb 2014 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 Hjalti Petersen has played.
What does Hjalti Petersen play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Hjalti Petersen opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hjalti Petersen answers 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Hjalti Petersen play as White?
As White, Hjalti Petersen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hjalti Petersen play as Black?
As Black, Hjalti Petersen most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Hjalti Petersen's FIDE rating?
Hjalti Petersen is currently rated 1,753 in classical chess, 1,763 in rapid and 1,778 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,984 (Nov 2014).
How many games has Hjalti Petersen played?
Our database contains 39 games by Hjalti Petersen, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hjalti Petersen?
39 games by Hjalti Petersen 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.