Prepare against Kristjan Halldorsson
Iceland · World #55,460 classical · FIDE ID 2302551
Our database contains 46 games by Kristjan Halldorsson, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kristjan Halldorsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kristjan Halldorsson 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 | 1,872 | 1,909 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,866 | 1,867 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,824 | 1,872 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 15 | 7 | 24 | 32.6% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 25 | 6 | 4 | 15 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kristjan Halldorsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kristjan Halldorsson's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 95.2% | 47.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 47.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Halldorsson usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Halldorsson usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Halldorsson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Halldorsson usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 32.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
Kristjan Halldorsson's chess games
All 46 games by Kristjan Halldorsson in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 15 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D96 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A37 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E67 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Smari Olafsson | 2,018 | chT2-ISL 1617 | B42 |
| Mar 2024 | Dawid Jaroszewicz | 1,757 | Reykjavik Open | D30 |
| Apr 2015 | Tomas Arni Jonsson | 1,752 | Reykjavik Skakmot Open | A20 |
| Mar 2024 | Jule Wolterink | 1,720 | Reykjavik Open | E14 |
| Mar 2024 | Jurgen Snaider Molina Cruz | 1,708 | Reykjavik Open | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 16 | 6.5 | 1,761 |
| ch-Reykjavik | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,012 |
| Reykjavik Skakmot Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,756 |
| chT2-ISL 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,741 |
| chT2-ISL 1516 | 2016 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,554 |
| chT2-ISL 1617 | 2017 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,057 |
| chT-ISL 1415 | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,800 |
| chT-ISL 0910 | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1,807 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kristjan Halldorsson's chess games?
46 games by Kristjan Halldorsson, from Nov 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 Kristjan Halldorsson has played.
What does Kristjan Halldorsson play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Kristjan Halldorsson opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kristjan Halldorsson answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Kristjan Halldorsson play as White?
As White, Kristjan Halldorsson's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kristjan Halldorsson play as Black?
As Black, Kristjan Halldorsson most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Kristjan Halldorsson's FIDE rating?
Kristjan Halldorsson is currently rated 1,872 in classical chess, 1,866 in rapid and 1,824 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,909 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Kristjan Halldorsson played?
Our database contains 46 games by Kristjan Halldorsson, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kristjan Halldorsson?
46 games by Kristjan Halldorsson 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.