Prepare against Olafur Gudmarsson
Iceland · World #46,816 classical · FIDE ID 2311550
Our database contains 45 games by Olafur Gudmarsson, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 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 | 1,906 | 1,965 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,838 | 1,853 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,789 | 1,789 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 19 | 3 | 23 | 42.2% |
| As White | 22 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 59.1% |
| As Black | 23 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 26.1% |
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 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 81.8% | 63.9% |
| e4 | 4 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% 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 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Gudmarsson usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Gudmarsson usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Gudmarsson usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 90.0% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 88.9% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Olafur Gudmarsson's chess games
All 45 games by Olafur Gudmarsson in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 19 wins, 3 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B14 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | French Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Jon Olav Fivelstad | 1,950 | Reykjavik TR U2000 Open | B07 |
| Apr 2017 | Dustin Tennessee Opasiak | 1,885 | Reykjavik Open | A43 |
| Sep 2017 | Kristjan Orn Eliasson | 1,869 | Reykjavik Taflfelag Open | D13 |
| Nov 2015 | Birkir Karl Sigurdsson | 1,830 | Gardabaer Open | D35 |
| Nov 2015 | Dagur Kjartansson | 1,818 | Gardabaer Open | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online Final 1700/2000 | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,541 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olafur Gudmarsson's chess games?
45 games by Olafur Gudmarsson, from Nov 2013 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 Gudmarsson has played.
What does Olafur Gudmarsson play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Olafur Gudmarsson opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olafur Gudmarsson answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Olafur Gudmarsson play as White?
As White, Olafur Gudmarsson's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 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 (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Horwitz Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Olafur Gudmarsson's FIDE rating?
Olafur Gudmarsson is currently rated 1,906 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 45 games by Olafur Gudmarsson, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 3 draws, 23 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olafur Gudmarsson?
45 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.