Prepare against Olafur Evert Ulfsson
Iceland · World #52,567 classical · FIDE ID 2304481
When preparing against Olafur Evert Ulfsson, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 30 games by Olafur Evert Ulfsson, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Olafur Evert Ulfsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olafur Evert Ulfsson 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 | 1,883 | 1,912 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,880 | 1,886 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 2 | 19 | 30.0% |
| As White | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olafur Evert Ulfsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olafur Evert Ulfsson's side.
First moves as White (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Ulfsson usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Ulfsson usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Ulfsson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Ulfsson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Ulfsson usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Olafur Evert Ulfsson's chess games
All 30 games by Olafur Evert Ulfsson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 9 wins, 2 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Alexander A. Yakimenko | 2,145 | Reykjavik Open | C02 |
| Oct 2019 | Thorlakur Magnusson | 1,828 | chT-ISL 1921 | C03 |
| Mar 2018 | Audbergur Magnusson | 1,671 | chT2-ISL 1718 | D11 |
| Nov 2018 | Erlingur Jensson | 1,603 | chT2-ISL 1819 | D30 |
| Oct 2019 | Ragnar Arnason | 1,369 | chT-ISL 1921 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2017 | 10 | 4 | 1,835 |
| chT2-ISL 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,698 |
| ch-Nordic School U14 | 2002 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,113 |
| chT2-ISL 1819 | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,742 |
| chT-ISL 1921 | 2019 | 2 | 2 | 1,998 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olafur Evert Ulfsson's chess games?
30 games by Olafur Evert Ulfsson, from Apr 2016 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 Olafur Evert Ulfsson has played.
What does Olafur Evert Ulfsson play on the first move as White?
Across 12 games with White in our database, Olafur Evert Ulfsson opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olafur Evert Ulfsson answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Olafur Evert Ulfsson play as White?
As White, Olafur Evert Ulfsson's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 12 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olafur Evert Ulfsson play as Black?
As Black, Olafur Evert Ulfsson most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Olafur Evert Ulfsson's FIDE rating?
Olafur Evert Ulfsson is currently rated 1,883 in classical chess and 1,880 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,912 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Olafur Evert Ulfsson played?
Our database contains 30 games by Olafur Evert Ulfsson, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 2 draws, 19 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olafur Evert Ulfsson?
30 games by Olafur Evert Ulfsson 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.