Prepare against Ingi Tandri Traustason
Iceland · World #33,212 classical · FIDE ID 2302934
When preparing against Ingi Tandri Traustason, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 115 games by Ingi Tandri Traustason, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ingi Tandri Traustason's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ingi Tandri Traustason 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 | 1,968 | 1,975 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,914 | 1,914 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,839 | 1,905 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 34 | 24 | 57 | 29.6% |
| As White | 60 | 21 | 13 | 26 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 55 | 13 | 11 | 31 | 23.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ingi Tandri Traustason's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ingi Tandri Traustason's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 59 | 98.3% | 46.6% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 46.6% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Traustason usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Traustason usually continues c4 (47.8% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Traustason usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Traustason usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 68.4% | 38.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 31.6% | 16.7% |
Ingi Tandri Traustason's chess games
All 115 games by Ingi Tandri Traustason in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 34 wins, 24 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D94 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | 2,324 | Reykjavik Meistaramot Hellis Open | E76 |
| Mar 2014 | Ansgar Barthel | 2,229 | Reykjavik Open | E76 |
| Mar 2014 | Bragi Halldorsson | 2,160 | chT-ISL 1314 | D11 |
| Mar 2019 | Erlingur Thorsteinsson | 2,063 | chT2-ISL 1819 | A53 |
| Mar 2017 | Ogmundur Kristinsson | 2,029 | chT2-ISL 1617 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2014 | 27 | 12 | 1,861 |
| 27th Politiken Cup | 2005 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,943 |
| 29th Politiken Cup | 2007 | 10 | 4 | 1,854 |
| ch-Reykjavik | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,962 |
| chB-ISL | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,822 |
| Reykjavik Meistaramot Hellis Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,989 |
| chT2-ISL 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,986 |
| chT-ISL 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 1 | 2,013 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ingi Tandri Traustason's chess games?
115 games by Ingi Tandri Traustason, from Jan 2006 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 Ingi Tandri Traustason has played.
What does Ingi Tandri Traustason play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Ingi Tandri Traustason opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ingi Tandri Traustason answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games).
What openings does Ingi Tandri Traustason play as White?
As White, Ingi Tandri Traustason's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ingi Tandri Traustason play as Black?
As Black, Ingi Tandri Traustason most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Ingi Tandri Traustason's FIDE rating?
Ingi Tandri Traustason is currently rated 1,968 in classical chess, 1,914 in rapid and 1,839 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,975 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Ingi Tandri Traustason played?
Our database contains 115 games by Ingi Tandri Traustason, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 24 draws, 57 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ingi Tandri Traustason?
115 games by Ingi Tandri Traustason 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.