Prepare against Ingvar Wu Skarphedinsson
Iceland · World #18,344 classical · FIDE ID 2316943
When preparing against Ingvar Wu Skarphedinsson, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 187 games by Ingvar Wu Skarphedinsson, covering Mar 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ingvar Wu Skarphedinsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ingvar Wu Skarphedinsson 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 | 2,072 | 2,144 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,175 | 2,175 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,228 | 2,267 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 187 | 69 | 41 | 77 | 36.9% |
| As White | 95 | 37 | 26 | 32 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 92 | 32 | 15 | 45 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ingvar Wu Skarphedinsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ingvar Wu Skarphedinsson's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 57.9% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 39 | 41.1% | 51.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Skarphedinsson usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Skarphedinsson usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Skarphedinsson usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 51.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Skarphedinsson usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Skarphedinsson usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Skarphedinsson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 42.9% | 40.5% |
| e6 | 18 | 36.7% | 47.2% |
| c5 | 5 | 10.2% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.1% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 60.9% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 39.1% | 38.9% |
Ingvar Wu Skarphedinsson's chess games
All 187 games by Ingvar Wu Skarphedinsson in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2017 - 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: 69 wins, 41 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| A45 | London System | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 2,579 | Le Kock Mótaröðin Úrslit | E65 |
| Nov 2023 | Jan Karsten | 2,306 | Wch U16 | E05 |
| Jan 2026 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 2,284 | Le Kock Mótaröðin Úrslit | A62 |
| Mar 2026 | Arne Herter | 2,274 | 13º ChessMates 2026 | B01 |
| Apr 2023 | Carl Cederstam Barsk | 2,255 | Reykjavik Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Congress | 2020 | 17 | 7 | 1,512 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 15 | 8 | 2,039 |
| Reykjavik Blitz Open | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,879 |
| Reykjavik Taflfelag Open | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 1,373 |
| Icelandic Open 100yr | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,134 |
| Reykjavik ISL-ch Open | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,724 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U14 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,806 |
| Reykjavik Kvika Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,037 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ingvar Wu Skarphedinsson's chess games?
187 games by Ingvar Wu Skarphedinsson, from Mar 2017 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 Ingvar Wu Skarphedinsson has played.
What does Ingvar Wu Skarphedinsson play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Ingvar Wu Skarphedinsson opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ingvar Wu Skarphedinsson answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (37% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games).
What openings does Ingvar Wu Skarphedinsson play as White?
As White, Ingvar Wu Skarphedinsson's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (16 games, 43.8% win rate); London System (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ingvar Wu Skarphedinsson play as Black?
As Black, Ingvar Wu Skarphedinsson most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Ingvar Wu Skarphedinsson's FIDE rating?
Ingvar Wu Skarphedinsson is currently rated 2,072 in classical chess, 2,175 in rapid and 2,228 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Ingvar Wu Skarphedinsson played?
Our database contains 187 games by Ingvar Wu Skarphedinsson, covering Mar 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 41 draws, 77 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ingvar Wu Skarphedinsson?
187 games by Ingvar Wu Skarphedinsson 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.