Prepare against Kjartan Ingvarsson
Iceland · World #53,868 classical · FIDE ID 2307065
Our database contains 40 games by Kjartan Ingvarsson, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kjartan Ingvarsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kjartan Ingvarsson 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 | 1,878 | 2,029 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,848 | 1,848 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,729 | 1,860 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 10 | 9 | 21 | 25.0% |
| As White | 25 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 12.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kjartan Ingvarsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kjartan Ingvarsson's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 72.0% | 22.2% |
| e4 | 5 | 20.0% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 22.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Ingvarsson usually continues c4 (5.6% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Ingvarsson usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Ingvarsson usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 30.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Ingvarsson usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Ingvarsson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Ingvarsson usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Kjartan Ingvarsson's chess games
All 40 games by Kjartan Ingvarsson in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 10 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | Harvey Georgsson | 2,222 | chT-ISL 1011 | A16 |
| Apr 2018 | Bjorgvin Viglundsson | 2,147 | Reykjavik Faxaven Open | E90 |
| Apr 2018 | Kristjan Orn Eliasson | 1,829 | Reykjavik Faxaven Open | E62 |
| Oct 2016 | Magnus Kristinsson | 1,786 | chT2-ISL 1617 | C45 |
| Apr 2015 | John Ontiveros | 1,774 | Reykjavik Skakmot Open | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Faxaven Open | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,004 |
| chT2-ISL 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,667 |
| Reykjavik Skakmot Open | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,658 |
| chT2-ISL 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,708 |
| chT2-ISL 1011 | 2011 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,859 |
| chT2-ISL 1718 | 2018 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,722 |
| chT2-ISL 1415 | 2015 | 4 | 2 | 1,967 |
| chT-ISL 1011 | 2011 | 1 | 1 | 2,622 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kjartan Ingvarsson's chess games?
40 games by Kjartan Ingvarsson, from Jan 2012 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 Kjartan Ingvarsson has played.
What does Kjartan Ingvarsson play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Kjartan Ingvarsson opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kjartan Ingvarsson answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games).
What openings does Kjartan Ingvarsson play as White?
As White, Kjartan Ingvarsson's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kjartan Ingvarsson play as Black?
As Black, Kjartan Ingvarsson most often plays: Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Kjartan Ingvarsson's FIDE rating?
Kjartan Ingvarsson is currently rated 1,878 in classical chess, 1,848 in rapid and 1,729 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,029 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Kjartan Ingvarsson played?
Our database contains 40 games by Kjartan Ingvarsson, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kjartan Ingvarsson?
40 games by Kjartan Ingvarsson 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.