Prepare against Julius Fridjonsson
Iceland · World #25,172 classical · FIDE ID 2300842
Our database contains 301 games by Julius Fridjonsson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Julius Fridjonsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julius Fridjonsson 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 | 2,017 | 2,237 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,023 | 2,137 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,031 | 2,145 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 301 | 101 | 63 | 137 | 33.6% |
| As White | 149 | 51 | 39 | 59 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 152 | 50 | 24 | 78 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julius Fridjonsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julius Fridjonsson's side.
First moves as White (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 87 | 58.4% | 52.9% |
| e4 | 31 | 20.8% | 33.9% |
| g3 | 29 | 19.5% | 48.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 58% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Fridjonsson usually continues Nc3 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Fridjonsson usually continues Nc3 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Fridjonsson usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 33.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Fridjonsson usually continues Nf3 (30.8% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Fridjonsson usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Fridjonsson usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 57 | 70.4% | 47.4% |
| c6 | 14 | 17.3% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 56.4% | 47.7% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 17.9% | 21.4% |
| f5 | 7 | 17.9% | 28.6% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Julius Fridjonsson's chess games
All 301 games by Julius Fridjonsson 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: 101 wins, 63 draws, 137 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 27 | 9/8/10 | 33.3% |
| A11 | Hungarian Opening | 25 | 8/8/9 | 32.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 24 | 11/8/5 | 45.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C73 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B83 | Sicilian | 22 | 8/1/13 | 36.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 18 | 4/5/9 | 22.2% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A48 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 2,495 | chT-ISL 0405 | A21 |
| Jan 1980 | Ingvar Asmundsson | 2,410 | ch-ISL | C84 |
| Jan 1986 | Carl-Magnus Bjork | 2,405 | chT-SWE Final | E14 |
| Jan 2000 | Jon Viktor Gunnarsson | 2,400 | Reykjavik City-ch | B12 |
| Jun 1985 | Manuel Bosboom | 2,380 | Copenhagen Open 07 (Politiken Cup 06) | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ISL | 1995 | 43 | 19 | 2,281 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 37 | 18.5 | 2,060 |
| Reykjavik Congress | 2020 | 24 | 14.5 | 2,087 |
| Reykjavik International-06 | 1974 | 13 | 2 | – |
| ch-World U20 10 Final C | 1969 | 11 | 2.5 | – |
| ch-ISL 68 | 1982 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,335 |
| Copenhagen Open 07 (Politiken Cup 06) | 1985 | 10 | 5 | 2,368 |
| 21st Reykjavik Open | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,197 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julius Fridjonsson's chess games?
301 games by Julius Fridjonsson, 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 Julius Fridjonsson has played.
What does Julius Fridjonsson play on the first move as White?
Across 149 games with White in our database, Julius Fridjonsson opens with 1.c4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.g3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julius Fridjonsson answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games).
What openings does Julius Fridjonsson play as White?
As White, Julius Fridjonsson's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Hungarian Opening (25 games, 32.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (24 games, 45.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 149 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julius Fridjonsson play as Black?
As Black, Julius Fridjonsson most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Dutch Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 152 games.
What is Julius Fridjonsson's FIDE rating?
Julius Fridjonsson is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess, 2,023 in rapid and 2,031 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Julius Fridjonsson played?
Our database contains 301 games by Julius Fridjonsson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 63 draws, 137 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julius Fridjonsson?
301 games by Julius Fridjonsson 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.