Prepare against Jakob Saevar Sigurdsson
Iceland · World #51,508 classical · FIDE ID 2303850
Our database contains 44 games by Jakob Saevar Sigurdsson, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jakob Saevar Sigurdsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakob Saevar Sigurdsson 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 | 1,887 | 1,906 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,924 | 1,927 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,958 | 1,958 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 29.5% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 25 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakob Saevar Sigurdsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakob Saevar Sigurdsson's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 57.9% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 8 | 42.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Sigurdsson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Sigurdsson usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Sigurdsson usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sigurdsson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Sigurdsson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Sigurdsson usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 63.6% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 54.5% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
Jakob Saevar Sigurdsson's chess games
All 44 games by Jakob Saevar Sigurdsson in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 13 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Ludwig Bielmeier | 2,123 | 2nd Arber Open | A57 |
| Jul 2013 | Eduard Meduna | 2,082 | 2nd Arber Open | C47 |
| Dec 2007 | Daniel Petursson | 1,975 | ch-Hafnarfjordur | C33 |
| Nov 2008 | Sigurdur H Jonsson | 1,878 | ch-Reykjavik TR C | B03 |
| Sep 2008 | Dagur Andri Fridgeirsson | 1,812 | chB-ISL | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Arber Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,013 |
| chB-ISL | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,700 |
| 8th Teplice Open | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,772 |
| ch-Reykjavik TR C | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,830 |
| ch-Hafnarfjordur | 2007 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,794 |
| ch-Nordic School U20 | 2003 | 3 | 2 | 1,798 |
| chT2-ISL 1415 | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 1,565 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakob Saevar Sigurdsson's chess games?
44 games by Jakob Saevar Sigurdsson, from Oct 2007 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 Jakob Saevar Sigurdsson has played.
What does Jakob Saevar Sigurdsson play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Jakob Saevar Sigurdsson opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakob Saevar Sigurdsson answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games).
What openings does Jakob Saevar Sigurdsson play as White?
As White, Jakob Saevar Sigurdsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakob Saevar Sigurdsson play as Black?
As Black, Jakob Saevar Sigurdsson most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Jakob Saevar Sigurdsson's FIDE rating?
Jakob Saevar Sigurdsson is currently rated 1,887 in classical chess, 1,924 in rapid and 1,958 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,906 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Jakob Saevar Sigurdsson played?
Our database contains 44 games by Jakob Saevar Sigurdsson, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakob Saevar Sigurdsson?
44 games by Jakob Saevar Sigurdsson 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.