Prepare against Kristjan Geirsson
Iceland · World #80,238 classical · FIDE ID 2313596
When preparing against Kristjan Geirsson, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 75 games by Kristjan Geirsson, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kristjan Geirsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kristjan Geirsson 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 | 1,788 | 1,853 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,805 | 1,824 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,748 | 1,762 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 33 | 3 | 39 | 44.0% |
| As White | 37 | 18 | 1 | 18 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 38 | 15 | 2 | 21 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kristjan Geirsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kristjan Geirsson's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Geirsson usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Geirsson usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Geirsson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 100.0% | 57.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 100.0% | 31.0% |
Kristjan Geirsson's chess games
All 75 games by Kristjan Geirsson in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 33 wins, 3 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E26 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Jakov Jagic | 2,038 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | B72 |
| Mar 2024 | Herbert Dietzsch | 1,998 | Reykjavik Open | C54 |
| Mar 2026 | Nathan Resika | 1,990 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | B32 |
| Apr 2019 | Sigurjon Sigurbjornsson | 1,986 | Reykjavik Open | B04 |
| Feb 2020 | Haraldur Baldursson | 1,902 | Reykjavik Congress | D47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 30 | 13 | 1,829 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,837 |
| Reykjavik Congress | 2020 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,823 |
| ch-ISL Online Rapid | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,781 |
| chT2-ISL 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 1 | 1,684 |
| Reykjavik TR U2000 Open | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,725 |
| Reykjavik Taflfelag Open | 2018 | 5 | 4 | 1,804 |
| Skákþing Reykjavíkur 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,722 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kristjan Geirsson's chess games?
75 games by Kristjan Geirsson, from Oct 2015 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 Kristjan Geirsson has played.
What does Kristjan Geirsson play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Kristjan Geirsson opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kristjan Geirsson answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kristjan Geirsson play as White?
As White, Kristjan Geirsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kristjan Geirsson play as Black?
As Black, Kristjan Geirsson most often plays: Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Kristjan Geirsson's FIDE rating?
Kristjan Geirsson is currently rated 1,788 in classical chess, 1,805 in rapid and 1,748 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,853 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Kristjan Geirsson played?
Our database contains 75 games by Kristjan Geirsson, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 3 draws, 39 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kristjan Geirsson?
75 games by Kristjan Geirsson 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.