Prepare against Kristjan Edvardsson
Iceland · World #8,101 classical · FIDE ID 2300893
When preparing against Kristjan Edvardsson, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 45.8% over 24 games.
Our database contains 424 games by Kristjan Edvardsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kristjan Edvardsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kristjan Edvardsson 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 | 2,203 | 2,266 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,216 | 2,235 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,168 | 2,252 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 424 | 173 | 77 | 174 | 40.8% |
| As White | 198 | 88 | 41 | 69 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 226 | 85 | 36 | 105 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kristjan Edvardsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kristjan Edvardsson's side.
First moves as White (198 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 139 | 70.2% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 22 | 11.1% | 40.9% |
| c4 | 18 | 9.1% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 7.1% | 67.9% |
| g3 | 5 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Edvardsson usually continues c4 (55.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Edvardsson usually continues c4 (67.2% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Edvardsson usually continues g3 (65.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Edvardsson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Edvardsson usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Edvardsson usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 37 | 36.6% | 44.6% |
| c5 | 29 | 28.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 22 | 21.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 6.9% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 69 | 81.2% | 41.3% |
| d6 | 7 | 8.2% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 8.2% | 14.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Kristjan Edvardsson's chess games
All 424 games by Kristjan Edvardsson 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: 173 wins, 77 draws, 174 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 37 | 21/5/11 | 56.8% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 24 | 11/4/9 | 45.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Jon Loftur Arnason | 2,535 | ch-Hellir CC | D33 |
| Sep 2001 | Efstratios Grivas | 2,489 | 17th EU-Cup | A96 |
| Dec 1999 | Manuel Bosboom | 2,476 | 5th Gudmundur Arason | E12 |
| Dec 1998 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 2,435 | 4th Gudmundur Arason Open | B44 |
| Mar 2015 | Daniel Eduardo Pulvett Marin | 2,434 | Reykjavik Open | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2018 | 101 | 49 | 2,173 |
| Hafnarfjordur Open | 1996 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,269 |
| ch-Reykjavik | 2009 | 18 | 11 | 2,156 |
| ch-ISL | 2000 | 13 | 5 | 2,239 |
| 20th Politiken Cup | 1998 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,443 |
| Jonsson Memorial Open | 2001 | 10 | 4 | 2,187 |
| ch-ISL Open | 2013 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,087 |
| ch-Reykjavik CC A | 2009 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,065 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kristjan Edvardsson's chess games?
424 games by Kristjan Edvardsson, 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 Kristjan Edvardsson has played.
What does Kristjan Edvardsson play on the first move as White?
Across 198 games with White in our database, Kristjan Edvardsson opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kristjan Edvardsson answers 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Kristjan Edvardsson play as White?
As White, Kristjan Edvardsson's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (37 games, 56.8% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 198 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kristjan Edvardsson play as Black?
As Black, Kristjan Edvardsson most often plays: Pirc Defense (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 226 games.
What is Kristjan Edvardsson's FIDE rating?
Kristjan Edvardsson is currently rated 2,203 in classical chess, 2,216 in rapid and 2,168 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,266 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Kristjan Edvardsson played?
Our database contains 424 games by Kristjan Edvardsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 173 wins, 77 draws, 174 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kristjan Edvardsson?
424 games by Kristjan Edvardsson 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.