Prepare against Oskar Haraldsson
Iceland · World #90,565 classical · FIDE ID 2301865
When preparing against Oskar Haraldsson, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 48 games by Oskar Haraldsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oskar Haraldsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oskar Haraldsson 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 | 1,757 | 1,936 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,793 | 1,835 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,756 | 1,784 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 11 | 14 | 23 | 22.9% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 19.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oskar Haraldsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oskar Haraldsson's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 38.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Haraldsson usually continues Nf3 (6.3% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Haraldsson usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Haraldsson usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 61.5% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Oskar Haraldsson's chess games
All 48 games by Oskar Haraldsson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 11 wins, 14 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Yi Meng Ryan Chan | 1,988 | 18th Bangkok Cha Am Open | C44 |
| Jun 2018 | Luitjen Akselsson Apol | 1,697 | Reykjavik Icelandic Open | B97 |
| Mar 2014 | Bjorn Holm Birkisson | 1,598 | Reykjavik Open | C84 |
| Jan 2018 | Hjalmar Sigurvaldason | 1,491 | Reykjavik Congress | C45 |
| Nov 2019 | Benedikt Stefansson | 1,453 | Reykjavik Taflfelag Open | C13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2016 | 18 | 5.5 | 1,635 |
| Reykjavik Congress | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,776 |
| Reykjavik Icelandic Open | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,637 |
| Reykjavik Taflfelag Open | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,454 |
| chT2-ISL 1415 | 2015 | 3 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Berkeley Peoples Open | 1999 | 2 | 1 | – |
| 18th Bangkok Cha Am Open | 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2,388 |
| 19th Bangkok Cha Am Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,906 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oskar Haraldsson's chess games?
48 games by Oskar Haraldsson, from Apr 2003 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 Oskar Haraldsson has played.
What does Oskar Haraldsson play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Oskar Haraldsson opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oskar Haraldsson answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Oskar Haraldsson play as White?
As White, Oskar Haraldsson's most-played openings in our database are: French: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oskar Haraldsson play as Black?
As Black, Oskar Haraldsson most often plays: English Opening: Dutch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Oskar Haraldsson's FIDE rating?
Oskar Haraldsson is currently rated 1,757 in classical chess, 1,793 in rapid and 1,756 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,936 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Oskar Haraldsson played?
Our database contains 48 games by Oskar Haraldsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 14 draws, 23 losses (22.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oskar Haraldsson?
48 games by Oskar Haraldsson 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.