Prepare against Pall Snaedal Andrason
Iceland · World #46,815 classical · FIDE ID 2300630
Our database contains 163 games by Pall Snaedal Andrason, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pall Snaedal Andrason's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pall Snaedal Andrason 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 | 1,953 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,901 | 1,909 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,013 | 2,074 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 62 | 38 | 63 | 38.0% |
| As White | 75 | 29 | 23 | 23 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 88 | 33 | 15 | 40 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pall Snaedal Andrason's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pall Snaedal Andrason's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 60.0% | 56.7% |
| c4 | 14 | 18.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 11 | 14.7% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Andrason usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Andrason usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Andrason usually continues e3 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Andrason usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Andrason usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Andrason usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 60.0% | 46.3% |
| e6 | 7 | 15.6% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 6 | 13.3% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 41.4% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 7 | 24.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 20.7% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Pall Snaedal Andrason's chess games
All 163 games by Pall Snaedal Andrason in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 62 wins, 38 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | Olafur Magnusson | 2,250 | ch-Reykjavik | D02 |
| Oct 2017 | Hilmir Freyr Heimisson | 2,185 | ch-Gardabaer | A45 |
| Mar 2022 | Stefan Briem | 2,038 | chT2-ISL 2122 | C12 |
| Sep 2015 | Jon Olav Fivelstad | 1,928 | chT2-ISL 1516 | D30 |
| Mar 2022 | Johann Ragnarsson | 1,919 | chT2-ISL 2122 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2018 | 35 | 10.5 | 1,744 |
| ch-Reykjavik | 2009 | 18 | 7 | 1,820 |
| Reykjavik Taflfelag Open | 2019 | 16 | 11.5 | 1,819 |
| chT-Nordic School | 2010 | 10 | 7 | 1,727 |
| ch-REY | 2008 | 9 | 8 | 1,807 |
| Reykjavik TR CC B | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,686 |
| ch-Gardabaer | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 2,009 |
| Reykjavik Meistaramot Hellis Open | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,466 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pall Snaedal Andrason's chess games?
163 games by Pall Snaedal Andrason, from Apr 2008 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 Snaedal Andrason has played.
What does Pall Snaedal Andrason play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Pall Snaedal Andrason opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pall Snaedal Andrason answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games).
What openings does Pall Snaedal Andrason play as White?
As White, Pall Snaedal Andrason's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pall Snaedal Andrason play as Black?
As Black, Pall Snaedal Andrason most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Pall Snaedal Andrason's FIDE rating?
Pall Snaedal Andrason is currently rated 1,906 in classical chess, 1,901 in rapid and 2,013 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,953 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Pall Snaedal Andrason played?
Our database contains 163 games by Pall Snaedal Andrason, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 38 draws, 63 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pall Snaedal Andrason?
163 games by Pall Snaedal Andrason 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.