Prepare against Johann Helgi Sigurdsson
Iceland · World #32,250 classical · FIDE ID 2302217
When preparing against Johann Helgi Sigurdsson, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%).
Our database contains 48 games by Johann Helgi Sigurdsson, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johann Helgi Sigurdsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johann Helgi 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 | 1,973 | 2,094 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,010 | 2,029 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,953 | 2,024 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 15 | 11 | 22 | 31.3% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johann Helgi Sigurdsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johann Helgi Sigurdsson's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Sigurdsson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Sigurdsson usually continues d3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Sigurdsson usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (40% of these games) — Sigurdsson usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Sigurdsson usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Sigurdsson usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 30.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 63.6% | 21.4% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
Johann Helgi Sigurdsson's chess games
All 48 games by Johann Helgi Sigurdsson in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 15 wins, 11 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Pertti Ilari Lehikoinen | 2,234 | 21st Reykjavik Open | A51 |
| May 2005 | Martin Weise | 2,180 | ch-Stuttgart A int | B01 |
| Oct 2024 | Arnthor Einarsson | 2,145 | TCh-ISL Kvika 2024-25 | D07 |
| Mar 2004 | Lilja Gretarsdottir | 2,071 | 21st Reykjavik Open | B53 |
| Mar 2004 | Harpa Ingolfsdottir | 2,051 | 21st Reykjavik Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Reykjavik Open | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,159 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,094 |
| chT-ISL 0405 | 2005 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,943 |
| chT2-ISL 1415 | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,958 |
| Skakthing Gardabaejar | 1995 | 5 | 2.5 | – |
| chT3-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | 2003 | 4 | 3 | 1,993 |
| TCh-ISL Kvika 2024-25 | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,049 |
| Reykjavik Faxaven Open | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 1,778 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johann Helgi Sigurdsson's chess games?
48 games by Johann Helgi Sigurdsson, from Jan 2004 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 Johann Helgi Sigurdsson has played.
What does Johann Helgi Sigurdsson play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Johann Helgi Sigurdsson opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.Nc3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johann Helgi Sigurdsson answers 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nc6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does Johann Helgi Sigurdsson play as White?
As White, Johann Helgi Sigurdsson's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Dunst Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johann Helgi Sigurdsson play as Black?
As Black, Johann Helgi Sigurdsson most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Johann Helgi Sigurdsson's FIDE rating?
Johann Helgi Sigurdsson is currently rated 1,973 in classical chess, 2,010 in rapid and 1,953 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,094 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Johann Helgi Sigurdsson played?
Our database contains 48 games by Johann Helgi Sigurdsson, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 11 draws, 22 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johann Helgi Sigurdsson?
48 games by Johann Helgi 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.