Prepare against Hrafn Loftsson
Iceland · World #12,249 classical · FIDE ID 2300729
Our database contains 96 games by Hrafn Loftsson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hrafn Loftsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hrafn Loftsson 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 | 2,138 | 2,259 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,161 | 2,203 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,105 | 2,170 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 39 | 26 | 31 | 40.6% |
| As White | 47 | 24 | 6 | 17 | 51.1% |
| As Black | 49 | 15 | 20 | 14 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hrafn Loftsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hrafn Loftsson's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 40.4% | 47.4% |
| e4 | 12 | 25.5% | 70.8% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 21.3% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 12.8% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 47.4% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Loftsson usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Loftsson usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Loftsson usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 70.8% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Loftsson usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Loftsson usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Loftsson usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 85.7% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 3 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 41.2% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Hrafn Loftsson's chess games
All 96 games by Hrafn Loftsson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 39 wins, 26 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Gudmundur Gislason | 2,303 | chT-ISL 1516 | A13 |
| Mar 2017 | Pall A. Thorarinsson | 2,281 | chT-ISL 1617 | E11 |
| Mar 2019 | Arnthor Einarsson | 2,242 | chT1-ISL 1819 | E95 |
| Oct 2008 | Julius Fridjonsson | 2,234 | ch-Reykjavik TR A | A11 |
| Apr 2015 | Jon Trausti Hardarson | 2,170 | Reykjavik WOW Air Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2018 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,068 |
| ch-Reykjavik TR A | 2008 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,352 |
| Reykjavik Congress | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,160 |
| Skákþing Reykjavíkur 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,108 |
| ch-Reykjavik | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,208 |
| Reykjavik WOW Air Open | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,225 |
| chT-ISL 1314 | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,960 |
| chT-ISL 0910 | 2009 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,374 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hrafn Loftsson's chess games?
96 games by Hrafn Loftsson, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Hrafn Loftsson has played.
What does Hrafn Loftsson play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Hrafn Loftsson opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hrafn Loftsson answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Hrafn Loftsson play as White?
As White, Hrafn Loftsson's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hrafn Loftsson play as Black?
As Black, Hrafn Loftsson most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Philidor (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Hrafn Loftsson's FIDE rating?
Hrafn Loftsson is currently rated 2,138 in classical chess, 2,161 in rapid and 2,105 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,259 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Hrafn Loftsson played?
Our database contains 96 games by Hrafn Loftsson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 26 draws, 31 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hrafn Loftsson?
96 games by Hrafn Loftsson 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.