Prepare against Pall Sigurdsson
Iceland · World #41,597 classical · FIDE ID 2302144
When preparing against Pall Sigurdsson, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 99 games by Pall Sigurdsson, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pall Sigurdsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pall Sigurdsson 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 | 1,928 | 2,003 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,863 | 1,962 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,959 | 2,004 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 38 | 19 | 42 | 38.4% |
| As White | 53 | 14 | 15 | 24 | 26.4% |
| As Black | 46 | 24 | 4 | 18 | 52.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pall Sigurdsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pall Sigurdsson's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 92.5% | 40.8% |
| f4 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 40.8% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Sigurdsson usually continues Nf3 (35.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Sigurdsson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Sigurdsson usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Sigurdsson usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 47.4% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 36.8% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 38.1% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Pall Sigurdsson's chess games
All 99 games by Pall Sigurdsson in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 38 wins, 19 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Jon Trausti Hardarson | 2,127 | chT1-ISL 1819 | B01 |
| Jan 2009 | Dadi Omarsson | 2,091 | ch-Reykjavik | B76 |
| Oct 2016 | Baldur Helgi Moller | 2,048 | Gardabaer Skakthing Open | D34 |
| Jan 2009 | Hordur Gardarsson | 1,951 | ch-Reykjavik | A26 |
| Jan 2008 | Frimann Benediktsson | 1,950 | ch-Reykjavik | E98 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Reykjavik | 2009 | 18 | 9 | 2,029 |
| 29th Politiken Cup | 2007 | 10 | 4 | 1,948 |
| ch-Reykjavik TR C | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 1,880 |
| Reykjavik Hellir CC-ch | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,948 |
| Gardabaer Skakthing Open | 2016 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,078 |
| ch-Gardabaer | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,805 |
| chT2-ISL 2122 | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 2,013 |
| chT2-ISL 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,039 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pall Sigurdsson's chess games?
99 games by Pall Sigurdsson, from Jan 2004 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 Pall Sigurdsson has played.
What does Pall Sigurdsson play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Pall Sigurdsson opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pall Sigurdsson answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Pall Sigurdsson play as White?
As White, Pall Sigurdsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pall Sigurdsson play as Black?
As Black, Pall Sigurdsson most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Pall Sigurdsson's FIDE rating?
Pall Sigurdsson is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess, 1,863 in rapid and 1,959 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,003 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Pall Sigurdsson played?
Our database contains 99 games by Pall Sigurdsson, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 19 draws, 42 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pall Sigurdsson?
99 games by Pall Sigurdsson 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.