Prepare against Idunn Helgadottir
WCM · Iceland · World #56,268 classical · FIDE ID 2314118
When preparing against Idunn Helgadottir, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 23.8% over 21 games.
Our database contains 217 games by Idunn Helgadottir, covering May 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Idunn Helgadottir's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Idunn Helgadottir 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 | 1,869 | 1,916 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,917 | 1,917 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,857 | 1,942 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 217 | 71 | 14 | 132 | 32.7% |
| As White | 105 | 36 | 6 | 63 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 112 | 35 | 8 | 69 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Idunn Helgadottir's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Idunn Helgadottir's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 80 | 76.2% | 36.3% |
| e4 | 24 | 22.9% | 39.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 36.3% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Helgadottir usually continues c4 (32.4% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Helgadottir usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Helgadottir usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 39.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Helgadottir usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Helgadottir usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Helgadottir usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 55.2% | 42.2% |
| d5 | 25 | 43.1% | 26.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 53.5% | 39.1% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 46.5% | 37.5% |
Idunn Helgadottir's chess games
All 217 games by Idunn Helgadottir in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - Sep 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: 71 wins, 14 draws, 132 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 18 | 7/1/10 | 38.9% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/0/9 | 30.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 21 | 5/1/15 | 23.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| D00 | London System | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Andy Baert | 2,117 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | D35 |
| Mar 2026 | Per Settergren Sorensen | 2,110 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | A40 |
| Oct 2022 | Oksana Kryger | 2,107 | Icelandic w Open | D34 |
| Apr 2025 | Dmitriy Grigoriev | 1,997 | Reykjavik Open | B20 |
| Apr 2023 | Katrin Daemering | 1,991 | Reykjavik Open | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 33 | 10 | 1,624 |
| Reykjavik Congress | 2020 | 14 | 4 | 1,345 |
| 21st ch-EU | 2021 | 11 | 3 | 1,409 |
| Reykjavik Blitz Open | 2022 | 11 | 1 | 1,365 |
| Reykjavik Taflfelag Open | 2019 | 11 | 3 | 1,534 |
| Reykjavik ISL-ch Open | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,333 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,914 |
| ch-EU Online U14 Girls | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,389 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Idunn Helgadottir's chess games?
217 games by Idunn Helgadottir, from May 2017 to Sep 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 Idunn Helgadottir has played.
What does Idunn Helgadottir play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Idunn Helgadottir opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Idunn Helgadottir answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nc6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games).
What openings does Idunn Helgadottir play as White?
As White, Idunn Helgadottir's most-played openings in our database are: London System (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Idunn Helgadottir play as Black?
As Black, Idunn Helgadottir most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); London System (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Idunn Helgadottir's FIDE rating?
Idunn Helgadottir is currently rated 1,869 in classical chess, 1,917 in rapid and 1,857 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,916 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Idunn Helgadottir played?
Our database contains 217 games by Idunn Helgadottir, covering May 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 14 draws, 132 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Idunn Helgadottir?
217 games by Idunn Helgadottir 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.