Prepare against Johann Ingvason
Iceland · World #11,296 classical · FIDE ID 2301431
When preparing against Johann Ingvason, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 42.9% over 21 games.
Our database contains 300 games by Johann Ingvason, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Johann Ingvason's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johann Ingvason 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 | 2,150 | 2,207 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,099 | 2,123 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,119 | 2,119 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 300 | 109 | 62 | 129 | 36.3% |
| As White | 147 | 61 | 39 | 47 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 153 | 48 | 23 | 82 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johann Ingvason's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johann Ingvason's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 123 | 83.7% | 55.3% |
| d4 | 19 | 12.9% | 55.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 3.4% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Ingvason usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Ingvason usually continues Nf3 (41.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Ingvason usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Ingvason usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Ingvason usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Ingvason usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 33.3% | 45.2% |
| c5 | 18 | 28.6% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 15 | 23.8% | 26.7% |
| c6 | 5 | 7.9% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 37 | 66.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 26.8% | 23.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Johann Ingvason's chess games
All 300 games by Johann Ingvason in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 109 wins, 62 draws, 129 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| E00 | Catalan | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Gudmundur Sigurjonsson | 2,463 | Reykjavik Open | B07 |
| Jun 2018 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 2,445 | Reykjavik Icelandic Open | D11 |
| May 2023 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 2,402 | ch-ISL | E16 |
| Mar 2015 | Alina L'Ami | 2,393 | Reykjavik Open | D52 |
| Mar 2024 | Dagur Ragnarsson | 2,337 | chT-ISL Kvika 2324 | E68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 89 | 45 | 2,094 |
| ch-ISL | 2023 | 22 | 3 | 2,125 |
| Reykjavik Congress | 2019 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,037 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 2,162 |
| TCh-ISL Kvika 2024-25 | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,181 |
| Reykjavik Icelandic Open | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 2,237 |
| chT-ISL 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,164 |
| Skákþing Reykjavíkur 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,207 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johann Ingvason's chess games?
300 games by Johann Ingvason, from Jul 2004 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 Ingvason has played.
What does Johann Ingvason play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, Johann Ingvason opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johann Ingvason answers 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (66% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Johann Ingvason play as White?
As White, Johann Ingvason's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Catalan (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 147 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johann Ingvason play as Black?
As Black, Johann Ingvason most often plays: Slav Defense (21 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 153 games.
What is Johann Ingvason's FIDE rating?
Johann Ingvason is currently rated 2,150 in classical chess, 2,099 in rapid and 2,119 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Johann Ingvason played?
Our database contains 300 games by Johann Ingvason, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 109 wins, 62 draws, 129 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johann Ingvason?
300 games by Johann Ingvason 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.