Prepare against Hlidar Hreinsson
Iceland · World #9,967 classical · FIDE ID 2301253
Our database contains 71 games by Hlidar Hreinsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hlidar Hreinsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hlidar Hreinsson 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 | 2,170 | 2,276 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,237 | 2,248 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,085 | 2,242 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 17 | 26 | 28 | 23.9% |
| As White | 38 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 28.9% |
| As Black | 33 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hlidar Hreinsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hlidar Hreinsson's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 100.0% | 48.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.7% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Hreinsson usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Hreinsson usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Hreinsson usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 93.3% | 39.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 30.8% |
Hlidar Hreinsson's chess games
All 71 games by Hlidar Hreinsson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 17 wins, 26 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Thomas Henrichs | 2,492 | chT-ISL 1415 | C54 |
| Mar 2017 | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | 2,271 | chT-ISL 1617 | B33 |
| Sep 2009 | Halldor Gretar Einarsson | 2,255 | chT-ISL 0910 | D36 |
| Mar 2016 | Oliver Johannesson | 2,198 | chT-ISL 1516 | B40 |
| Oct 2012 | Bragi Halldorsson | 2,183 | chT-ISL 1213 | D40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISL 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 2,263 |
| chT1-ISL 1920 | 2021 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,128 |
| chT-ISL 0910 | 2010 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,300 |
| chT-ISL 1314 | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 2,149 |
| chT-ISL 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,249 |
| chT1-ISL 1819 | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,094 |
| chT1-ISL 2122 | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 2,024 |
| 30th EU-Cup | 2014 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,227 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hlidar Hreinsson's chess games?
71 games by Hlidar Hreinsson, from Apr 2003 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 Hlidar Hreinsson has played.
What does Hlidar Hreinsson play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Hlidar Hreinsson opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hlidar Hreinsson answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Hlidar Hreinsson play as White?
As White, Hlidar Hreinsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hlidar Hreinsson play as Black?
As Black, Hlidar Hreinsson most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Hlidar Hreinsson's FIDE rating?
Hlidar Hreinsson is currently rated 2,170 in classical chess, 2,237 in rapid and 2,085 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,276 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Hlidar Hreinsson played?
Our database contains 71 games by Hlidar Hreinsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 26 draws, 28 losses (23.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hlidar Hreinsson?
71 games by Hlidar Hreinsson 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.