Prepare against Olafur Gudmarsson
Iceland · World #45,607 classical · FIDE ID 2311550
When preparing against Olafur Gudmarsson, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (90%).
Our database contains 62 games by Olafur Gudmarsson, covering Nov 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Olafur Gudmarsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olafur Gudmarsson 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 | 1,911 | 1,965 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,838 | 1,853 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,789 | 1,789 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 31 | 4 | 27 | 50.0% |
| As White | 31 | 20 | 2 | 9 | 64.5% |
| As Black | 31 | 11 | 2 | 18 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olafur Gudmarsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olafur Gudmarsson's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 58.1% | 63.9% |
| e4 | 13 | 41.9% | 73.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 63.9% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Gudmarsson usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Gudmarsson usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Gudmarsson usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 73.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Gudmarsson usually continues a3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Gudmarsson usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Gudmarsson usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 92.9% | 57.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 90.0% | 11.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Olafur Gudmarsson's chess games
All 62 games by Olafur Gudmarsson in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - Sep 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: 31 wins, 4 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B14 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | French Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Samuel Bro Jacobsen | 2,127 | DM i Lynskak 2026 | B20 |
| Sep 2026 | Jens Juul Hornsgaard | 2,087 | DM i Lynskak 2026 | C29 |
| Sep 2026 | Robert Skytte | 2,003 | DM i Lynskak 2026 | B20 |
| Sep 2026 | Ludvig Bjerg | 1,991 | DM i Lynskak 2026 | C00 |
| Sep 2026 | Morten Frank Jensen | 1,971 | DM i Lynskak 2026 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DM i Lynskak 2026 | 2026 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,148 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,771 |
| Reykjavik Taflfelag Open | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,716 |
| Reykjavik TR CC-C | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,441 |
| Gardabaer Open | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,926 |
| Reykjavik TR U2000 Open | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,726 |
| chT2-ISL 1718 | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,712 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online Final 1400/1700 | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,087 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olafur Gudmarsson's chess games?
62 games by Olafur Gudmarsson, from Nov 2013 to Sep 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 Gudmarsson has played.
What does Olafur Gudmarsson play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Olafur Gudmarsson opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olafur Gudmarsson answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Olafur Gudmarsson play as White?
As White, Olafur Gudmarsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olafur Gudmarsson play as Black?
As Black, Olafur Gudmarsson most often plays: French Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Horwitz Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Olafur Gudmarsson's FIDE rating?
Olafur Gudmarsson is currently rated 1,911 in classical chess, 1,838 in rapid and 1,789 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,965 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Olafur Gudmarsson played?
Our database contains 62 games by Olafur Gudmarsson, covering Nov 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 4 draws, 27 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olafur Gudmarsson?
62 games by Olafur Gudmarsson 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.