Prepare against Olafur Kristjansson
Iceland · World #22,000 classical · FIDE ID 2300656
When preparing against Olafur Kristjansson, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%).
Our database contains 192 games by Olafur Kristjansson, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Olafur Kristjansson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olafur Kristjansson 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 | 2,042 | 2,222 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,999 | 2,149 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,892 | 2,114 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 192 | 47 | 52 | 93 | 24.5% |
| As White | 93 | 32 | 23 | 38 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 99 | 15 | 29 | 55 | 15.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olafur Kristjansson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olafur Kristjansson's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 83.9% | 49.4% |
| d4 | 12 | 12.9% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 49.4% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Kristjansson usually continues Nf3 (33.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kristjansson usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kristjansson usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (92% of these games) — Kristjansson usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Kristjansson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 75.0% | 36.7% |
| e5 | 7 | 17.5% | 14.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 71.8% | 39.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 12.8% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.7% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Olafur Kristjansson's chess games
All 192 games by Olafur Kristjansson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 47 wins, 52 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 11 | 0/3/8 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C11 | French Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E69 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E68 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Margeir Petursson | 2,550 | Akureyri | B06 |
| May 2019 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 2,454 | Akureyri Icelandic Open | C03 |
| Jan 1987 | Karl Thorsteins | 2,445 | ch-ISL | B80 |
| Jan 1990 | Sigurdur Sigfusson | 2,370 | Reykjavik Open | A30 |
| Jan 1990 | Oliver Brendel | 2,360 | Reykjavik Open | B35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2019 | 42 | 14.5 | 2,087 |
| Akureyri | 1994 | 22 | 3.5 | 2,235 |
| Reykjavik International-04 | 1970 | 15 | 2 | – |
| ch-ISL | 1987 | 13 | 5 | 2,277 |
| Olympiad-15 Final B | 1962 | 10 | 4.5 | – |
| chT-ISL 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 2 | 2,113 |
| ch-Nordic Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,204 |
| Akureyri Icelandic Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,179 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olafur Kristjansson's chess games?
192 games by Olafur Kristjansson, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Kristjansson has played.
What does Olafur Kristjansson play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Olafur Kristjansson opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olafur Kristjansson answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Olafur Kristjansson play as White?
As White, Olafur Kristjansson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olafur Kristjansson play as Black?
As Black, Olafur Kristjansson most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Olafur Kristjansson's FIDE rating?
Olafur Kristjansson is currently rated 2,042 in classical chess, 1,999 in rapid and 1,892 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,222 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Olafur Kristjansson played?
Our database contains 192 games by Olafur Kristjansson, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 52 draws, 93 losses (24.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olafur Kristjansson?
192 games by Olafur Kristjansson 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.