Prepare against Kristjan Orn Eliasson
Iceland · World #41,545 classical · FIDE ID 2301784
When preparing against Kristjan Orn Eliasson, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 218 games by Kristjan Orn Eliasson, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kristjan Orn Eliasson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kristjan Orn Eliasson 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 | 1,928 | 2,048 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,928 | 1,965 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,948 | 2,024 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 218 | 91 | 33 | 94 | 41.7% |
| As White | 109 | 50 | 15 | 44 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 109 | 41 | 18 | 50 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kristjan Orn Eliasson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kristjan Orn Eliasson's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 93 | 85.3% | 51.1% |
| d4 | 10 | 9.2% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Eliasson usually continues Nf3 (47.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Eliasson usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Eliasson usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Eliasson usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Eliasson usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Eliasson usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 35 | 70.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 12 | 24.0% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 58.7% | 40.7% |
| d6 | 11 | 23.9% | 27.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.7% | 87.5% |
Kristjan Orn Eliasson's chess games
All 218 games by Kristjan Orn Eliasson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 91 wins, 33 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 37 | 16/5/16 | 43.2% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D03 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | Halldor Gretar Einarsson | 2,279 | ch-Reykjavik | D36 |
| Mar 2009 | Gudmundur Halldorsson | 2,248 | Reykjavik Open | B01 |
| Mar 2015 | Thorvadur F Olafsson | 2,213 | chT-ISL 1415 | B06 |
| Jun 2022 | Aleksandr Domalchuk-Jonasson | 2,184 | Reykjavik Bodsmot Open | B83 |
| Jan 2020 | Saevar Bjarnason | 2,057 | Reykjavik Congress | B44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 54 | 24.5 | 1,954 |
| Reykjavik Congress | 2020 | 25 | 12 | 1,632 |
| chB-ISL | 2009 | 23 | 12.5 | 1,930 |
| Reykjavik Taflfelag Open | 2019 | 19 | 11.5 | 1,660 |
| ch-Reykjavik | 2012 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,087 |
| Reykjavik Blitz Open | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 1,790 |
| Reykjavik Icelandic Open | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,796 |
| ch-Reykjavik TR B | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 1,845 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kristjan Orn Eliasson's chess games?
218 games by Kristjan Orn Eliasson, from Apr 2004 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 Orn Eliasson has played.
What does Kristjan Orn Eliasson play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Kristjan Orn Eliasson opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kristjan Orn Eliasson answers 1...d6 (70% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Kristjan Orn Eliasson play as White?
As White, Kristjan Orn Eliasson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Scotch Game (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kristjan Orn Eliasson play as Black?
As Black, Kristjan Orn Eliasson most often plays: Pirc Defense (37 games, 43.2% win rate); Modern Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Kristjan Orn Eliasson's FIDE rating?
Kristjan Orn Eliasson is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess, 1,928 in rapid and 1,948 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,048 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Kristjan Orn Eliasson played?
Our database contains 218 games by Kristjan Orn Eliasson, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 33 draws, 94 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kristjan Orn Eliasson?
218 games by Kristjan Orn Eliasson 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.