Prepare against Johann Ragnarsson
Iceland · World #28,440 classical · FIDE ID 2301040
Our database contains 482 games by Johann Ragnarsson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Johann Ragnarsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johann Ragnarsson 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 | 1,995 | 2,187 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,945 | 2,089 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,070 | 2,076 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 482 | 182 | 72 | 228 | 37.8% |
| As White | 240 | 101 | 33 | 106 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 242 | 81 | 39 | 122 | 33.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johann Ragnarsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johann Ragnarsson's side.
First moves as White (240 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 237 | 98.8% | 49.2% |
| c3 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 49.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Ragnarsson usually continues c4 (43.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ragnarsson usually continues c4 (55.9% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Ragnarsson usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Ragnarsson usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ragnarsson usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 85 | 79.4% | 48.2% |
| d5 | 21 | 19.6% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 76 | 89.4% | 38.8% |
| f5 | 4 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 3.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Johann Ragnarsson's chess games
All 482 games by Johann Ragnarsson 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: 182 wins, 72 draws, 228 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 27 | 18/2/7 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 22 | 10/1/11 | 45.5% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 5/5/10 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| E31 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 34 | 13/1/20 | 38.2% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 24 | 7/8/9 | 29.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 7/2/11 | 35.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 20 | 5/4/11 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1998 | Slavko Cicak | 2,480 | VISA GP | B10 |
| Jan 2023 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 2,458 | Reykjavik Skakping Open | A65 |
| Mar 2008 | Tatjana Vasilevich | 2,370 | 23rd Reykjavik Open | E01 |
| Sep 2008 | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | 2,316 | chB-ISL | E81 |
| Mar 2008 | Eugene Rebers | 2,297 | 23rd Reykjavik Open | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 91 | 40 | 2,040 |
| ch-Reykjavik | 2012 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,053 |
| Reykjavik Congress | 2020 | 24 | 14 | 1,979 |
| chB-ISL | 2008 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,156 |
| 21st ch-EU | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 2,060 |
| Gardabaer Open | 2021 | 10 | 7 | 2,050 |
| Oslo Open | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,750 |
| TCh-ISL Kvika 2024-25 | 2025 | 10 | 3 | 2,073 |
Interactive opening tree from all 482 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johann Ragnarsson's chess games?
482 games by Johann Ragnarsson, 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 Ragnarsson has played.
What does Johann Ragnarsson play on the first move as White?
Across 240 games with White in our database, Johann Ragnarsson opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.c3 (1% of games), 1.e4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johann Ragnarsson answers 1...c6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Johann Ragnarsson play as White?
As White, Johann Ragnarsson's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (27 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (21 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 240 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johann Ragnarsson play as Black?
As Black, Johann Ragnarsson most often plays: Semi-Slav Defense (34 games, 38.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (21 games, 38.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 242 games.
What is Johann Ragnarsson's FIDE rating?
Johann Ragnarsson is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess, 1,945 in rapid and 2,070 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,187 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Johann Ragnarsson played?
Our database contains 482 games by Johann Ragnarsson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 182 wins, 72 draws, 228 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johann Ragnarsson?
482 games by Johann Ragnarsson 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.