Prepare against Hrannar Baldursson
Iceland · World #22,708 classical · FIDE ID 2301156
Our database contains 263 games by Hrannar Baldursson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hrannar Baldursson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hrannar Baldursson 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 | 2,035 | 2,192 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,996 | 2,206 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,052 | 2,182 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 263 | 98 | 47 | 118 | 37.3% |
| As White | 134 | 51 | 25 | 58 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 129 | 47 | 22 | 60 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hrannar Baldursson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hrannar Baldursson's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 61.9% | 50.6% |
| c4 | 48 | 35.8% | 39.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Baldursson usually continues Nf3 (51.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Baldursson usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Baldursson usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 36% of White games, 39.6% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Baldursson usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Baldursson usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Baldursson usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 50 | 70.4% | 43.0% |
| c5 | 13 | 18.3% | 30.8% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.2% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 75.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 15.6% | 21.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Hrannar Baldursson's chess games
All 263 games by Hrannar Baldursson 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: 98 wins, 47 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D71 | English Opening | 26 | 10/4/12 | 38.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 23 | 11/3/9 | 47.8% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 49 | 19/4/26 | 38.8% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| B10 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Stefan Kristjansson | 2,485 | chT-ISL 1516 | B07 |
| Apr 2011 | Gyula Meszaros | 2,422 | Kecskemet Caissa IM 04 | A13 |
| Dec 2003 | Roberto Abel Martin Del Campo C | 2,407 | 16th Carlos Torre Memorial Open | B21 |
| Mar 2017 | Magnus Orn Ulfarsson | 2,380 | chT-ISL 1617 | B07 |
| Mar 2010 | Gudmundur Gislason | 2,348 | chT-ISL 0910 | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2019 | 32 | 15 | 2,068 |
| ch-Sandnes CC | 2015 | 13 | 11.5 | 2,071 |
| Jonsson Memorial Open | 2001 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,931 |
| chT-ISL 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,220 |
| 22nd Reykjavik Open | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,184 |
| chT1-ISL 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 2,122 |
| ch-Reykjavik | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,238 |
| 15th Carlos Torre Memorial Open | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,298 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hrannar Baldursson's chess games?
263 games by Hrannar Baldursson, 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 Hrannar Baldursson has played.
What does Hrannar Baldursson play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Hrannar Baldursson opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.c4 (36% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hrannar Baldursson answers 1...d6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Hrannar Baldursson play as White?
As White, Hrannar Baldursson's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 47.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hrannar Baldursson play as Black?
As Black, Hrannar Baldursson most often plays: Pirc Defense (49 games, 38.8% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Hrannar Baldursson's FIDE rating?
Hrannar Baldursson is currently rated 2,035 in classical chess, 1,996 in rapid and 2,052 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,192 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Hrannar Baldursson played?
Our database contains 263 games by Hrannar Baldursson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 47 draws, 118 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hrannar Baldursson?
263 games by Hrannar Baldursson 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.