Prepare against Kjartan Gudmundsson
Iceland · World #35,615 classical · FIDE ID 2301350
When preparing against Kjartan Gudmundsson, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 51 games by Kjartan Gudmundsson, covering Oct 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Kjartan Gudmundsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kjartan Gudmundsson 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 | 1,957 | 2,069 | Apr 2005 |
| Blitz | 1,976 | 1,990 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 11 | 9 | 31 | 21.6% |
| As White | 27 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 24 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kjartan Gudmundsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kjartan Gudmundsson's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Gudmundsson usually continues Nc3 (27.8% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Gudmundsson usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Gudmundsson usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 80.0% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 7.1% |
| f5 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
Kjartan Gudmundsson's chess games
All 51 games by Kjartan Gudmundsson in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - Nov 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: 11 wins, 9 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C29 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A82 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A90 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1998 | David Kjartansson | 2,130 | 4th Gudmundur Arason Open | C15 |
| Mar 2002 | Sigurdur Ingason | 2,059 | Reykjavik Open | A10 |
| Dec 1998 | Thorvadur F Olafsson | 2,050 | 4th Gudmundur Arason Open | B07 |
| Mar 2009 | Fjalar Eiriksson Vikingur | 1,882 | Reykjavik Open | B03 |
| Mar 2009 | Johanna Bjorg Johannsdottir | 1,724 | Reykjavik Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2009 | 18 | 5 | 1,926 |
| 4th Gudmundur Arason Open | 1998 | 9 | 2 | 1,927 |
| Reykjavik Edda Rapid | 2003 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,029 |
| chB-ISL | 1997 | 4 | 1 | – |
| Reykjavik City-ch | 2000 | 4 | 2 | 2,224 |
| chT-ISL 1516 | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 2,092 |
| Santo Domingo Open | 2005 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,173 |
| chT2-ISL 1819 | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1,753 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kjartan Gudmundsson's chess games?
51 games by Kjartan Gudmundsson, from Oct 2003 to Nov 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 Kjartan Gudmundsson has played.
What does Kjartan Gudmundsson play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Kjartan Gudmundsson opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kjartan Gudmundsson answers 1...d6 (80% of games), 1...Nc6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...f5 (36% of games).
What openings does Kjartan Gudmundsson play as White?
As White, Kjartan Gudmundsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kjartan Gudmundsson play as Black?
As Black, Kjartan Gudmundsson most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Kjartan Gudmundsson's FIDE rating?
Kjartan Gudmundsson is currently rated 1,957 in classical chess and 1,976 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,069 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Kjartan Gudmundsson played?
Our database contains 51 games by Kjartan Gudmundsson, covering Oct 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 9 draws, 31 losses (21.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kjartan Gudmundsson?
51 games by Kjartan Gudmundsson 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.