Prepare against Jon Kristinsson
Iceland · World #17,785 classical · FIDE ID 2300141
Our database contains 339 games by Jon Kristinsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jon Kristinsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jon Kristinsson 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 | 2,077 | 2,322 | Jan 2004 |
| Blitz | 2,083 | 2,090 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 339 | 105 | 124 | 110 | 31.0% |
| As White | 161 | 57 | 61 | 43 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 178 | 48 | 63 | 67 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jon Kristinsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jon Kristinsson's side.
First moves as White (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 125 | 77.6% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 23 | 14.3% | 63.0% |
| e4 | 9 | 5.6% | 22.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.5% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Kristinsson usually continues c4 (54.6% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Kristinsson usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Kristinsson usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Kristinsson usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Kristinsson usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Kristinsson usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 57 | 67.1% | 46.5% |
| c5 | 28 | 32.9% | 48.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 98.2% | 44.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Jon Kristinsson's chess games
All 339 games by Jon Kristinsson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 105 wins, 124 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 19 | 5/8/6 | 26.3% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A39 | English Opening | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 20 | 4/7/9 | 20.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A33 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Henrik Danielsen | 2,490 | chT-ISL 1415 | A21 |
| Sep 2015 | Stefan Kristjansson | 2,485 | chT-ISL 1516 | A75 |
| Jan 1984 | Saevar Bjarnason | 2,375 | Reykjavik | E42 |
| Apr 2019 | Nikolai Pushkov | 2,295 | WchT Seniors 65 | D36 |
| Jan 2001 | Tomas Bjornsson | 2,259 | chT-ISL 0001 | D18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2017 | 40 | 23 | 2,053 |
| Zonal Halle | 1967 | 19 | 8.5 | – |
| Reykjavik International-04 | 1970 | 15 | 8.5 | – |
| Zonal 02 Vrnjacka Banja | 1972 | 13 | 6 | – |
| Reykjavik International-01 | 1964 | 13 | 3.5 | – |
| Reykjavik International-06 | 1974 | 13 | 3 | – |
| 57th ch-ISL | 1971 | 11 | 8.5 | – |
| Oslo Classics | 1973 | 11 | 4.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jon Kristinsson's chess games?
339 games by Jon Kristinsson, from Apr 2003 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 Jon Kristinsson has played.
What does Jon Kristinsson play on the first move as White?
Across 161 games with White in our database, Jon Kristinsson opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jon Kristinsson answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Jon Kristinsson play as White?
As White, Jon Kristinsson's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 161 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jon Kristinsson play as Black?
As Black, Jon Kristinsson most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Open (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 178 games.
What is Jon Kristinsson's FIDE rating?
Jon Kristinsson is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess and 2,083 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,322 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Jon Kristinsson played?
Our database contains 339 games by Jon Kristinsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 124 draws, 110 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jon Kristinsson?
339 games by Jon Kristinsson 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.