Prepare against Karl Egill Steingrimsson
Iceland · World #95,039 classical · FIDE ID 2304791
When preparing against Karl Egill Steingrimsson, expect 1.Nf3 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 54 games by Karl Egill Steingrimsson, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karl Egill Steingrimsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl Egill Steingrimsson 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 | 1,744 | 1,795 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,717 | 1,809 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,706 | 1,775 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 13 | 13 | 28 | 24.1% |
| As White | 27 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 18.5% |
| As Black | 27 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl Egill Steingrimsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl Egill Steingrimsson's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 16 | 59.3% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 6 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 18.5% | 10.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 59% of White games, 43.8% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Steingrimsson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Steingrimsson usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Steingrimsson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Steingrimsson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Steingrimsson usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Steingrimsson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 38.5% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 38.5% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 75.0% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Karl Egill Steingrimsson's chess games
All 54 games by Karl Egill Steingrimsson in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 13 wins, 13 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Gerd Densing | 1,903 | Reykjavik Open | D05 |
| Apr 2017 | Andreas Muhr | 1,801 | Reykjavik Open | A41 |
| Mar 2014 | Johann Arnar Finnsson | 1,471 | Reykjavik Open | B24 |
| Mar 2016 | Halldor Atli Kristjansson | 1,346 | Reykjavik Open | D47 |
| Mar 2015 | Jon Thor Lemery | 1,273 | Reykjavik Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2019 | 54 | 19.5 | 1,625 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl Egill Steingrimsson's chess games?
54 games by Karl Egill Steingrimsson, from Nov 2013 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 Karl Egill Steingrimsson has played.
What does Karl Egill Steingrimsson play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Karl Egill Steingrimsson opens with 1.Nf3 (59% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl Egill Steingrimsson answers 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Karl Egill Steingrimsson play as White?
As White, Karl Egill Steingrimsson's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl Egill Steingrimsson play as Black?
As Black, Karl Egill Steingrimsson most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Karl Egill Steingrimsson's FIDE rating?
Karl Egill Steingrimsson is currently rated 1,744 in classical chess, 1,717 in rapid and 1,706 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,795 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Karl Egill Steingrimsson played?
Our database contains 54 games by Karl Egill Steingrimsson, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 13 draws, 28 losses (24.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl Egill Steingrimsson?
54 games by Karl Egill Steingrimsson 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.