Prepare against Johann Hjartarson
GM · Iceland · World #900 classical · FIDE ID 2300044
Our database contains 2,715 games by Johann Hjartarson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Johann Hjartarson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johann Hjartarson 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 | 2,461 | 2,640 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,405 | 2,536 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,424 | 2,632 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,715 | 1,195 | 766 | 753 | 44.0% |
| As White | 1,346 | 625 | 375 | 345 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 1,369 | 570 | 391 | 408 | 41.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johann Hjartarson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johann Hjartarson's side.
First moves as White (1,346 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 580 | 43.1% | 60.5% |
| d4 | 363 | 27.0% | 58.4% |
| c4 | 270 | 20.1% | 63.1% |
| Nf3 | 133 | 9.9% | 59.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 60.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Hjartarson usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Hjartarson usually continues Nf3 (60.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Hjartarson usually continues d4 (61.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 58.4% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Hjartarson usually continues c4 (59.6% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Hjartarson usually continues c4 (55.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Hjartarson usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (594 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 198 | 33.3% | 61.1% |
| c5 | 160 | 26.9% | 58.8% |
| g6 | 119 | 20.0% | 59.2% |
| Nf6 | 61 | 10.3% | 56.6% |
| e6 | 42 | 7.1% | 63.1% |
| c6 | 9 | 1.5% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (521 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 482 | 92.5% | 52.0% |
| d6 | 15 | 2.9% | 36.7% |
| f5 | 10 | 1.9% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 1.7% | 72.2% |
| g6 | 4 | 0.8% | 37.5% |
Johann Hjartarson's chess games
All 2,715 games by Johann Hjartarson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 1,195 wins, 766 draws, 753 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 90 | 44/18/27 | 48.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 76 | 40/12/24 | 52.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 67 | 31/21/15 | 46.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 66 | 39/11/16 | 59.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 65 | 28/18/19 | 43.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 62 | 24/25/13 | 38.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 47 | 22/10/15 | 46.8% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 46 | 20/15/11 | 43.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 45 | 25/11/9 | 55.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 42 | 15/15/12 | 35.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 131 | 62/24/45 | 47.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 125 | 44/51/30 | 35.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 92 | 28/32/32 | 30.4% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 82 | 35/30/17 | 42.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 73 | 39/14/20 | 53.4% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 53 | 24/8/21 | 45.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 40 | 10/17/13 | 25.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 39 | 13/16/10 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 37 | 12/12/13 | 32.4% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 36 | 11/11/14 | 30.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,713 | Reykjavik Open | E97 |
| Oct 2015 | Alexander Morozevich | 2,711 | Wch Rapid | C45 |
| Mar 2022 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,704 | Titled Tue Late | B30 |
| Mar 2004 | Nigel D Short | 2,702 | Reykjavik Blitz | D55 |
| Jul 2003 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,693 | Mal & Menning m g/5 | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 688 | 394 | 2,391 |
| ch-ISL | 2023 | 142 | 97 | 2,513 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 101 | 65 | 2,495 |
| World Cup | 1991 | 78 | 32.5 | 2,554 |
| Reykjavik | 1992 | 33 | 19.5 | 2,592 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 33 | 19 | 2,469 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 30 | 20.5 | 2,448 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2023 | 29 | 15 | 2,289 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Helgi Olafsson (39 games) · Hannes Stefansson (37 games) · Margeir Petursson (33 games) · Nigel D Short (30 games) · Helgi Ass Gretarsson (17 games) · Simen Agdestein (16 games) · Throstur Thorhallsson (16 games) · Bragi Thorfinnsson (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johann Hjartarson's chess games?
2,715 games by Johann Hjartarson, from Apr 2003 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 Johann Hjartarson has played.
What does Johann Hjartarson play on the first move as White?
Across 1,346 games with White in our database, Johann Hjartarson opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johann Hjartarson answers 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Johann Hjartarson play as White?
As White, Johann Hjartarson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (90 games, 48.9% win rate); Réti Opening (76 games, 52.6% win rate); Indian Defense (67 games, 46.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,346 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johann Hjartarson play as Black?
As Black, Johann Hjartarson most often plays: Modern Defense (131 games, 47.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (125 games, 35.2% win rate); Indian Defense (92 games, 30.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,369 games.
What is Johann Hjartarson's FIDE rating?
Johann Hjartarson is currently rated 2,461 in classical chess, 2,405 in rapid and 2,424 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,640 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Johann Hjartarson played?
Our database contains 2,715 games by Johann Hjartarson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,195 wins, 766 draws, 753 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johann Hjartarson?
2,715 games by Johann Hjartarson 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.