Prepare against Rani Baldursson
FRO · World #22,007 classical · FIDE ID 7200668
When preparing against Rani Baldursson, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%).
Our database contains 127 games by Rani Baldursson, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rani Baldursson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rani Baldursson 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 | 2,041 | 2,065 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,053 | 2,053 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,945 | 1,945 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 38 | 39 | 50 | 29.9% |
| As White | 65 | 22 | 16 | 27 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 62 | 16 | 23 | 23 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rani Baldursson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rani Baldursson's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 83.1% | 42.6% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 16.9% | 63.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 42.6% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Baldursson usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Baldursson usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Baldursson usually continues exd5 (21.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Baldursson usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Baldursson usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Baldursson usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 77.8% | 40.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 14.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 84.0% | 47.6% |
| f5 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Rani Baldursson's chess games
All 127 games by Rani Baldursson in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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, 39 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | John C Pigott | 2,326 | Reykjavik Open | B23 |
| Mar 2024 | Oyvind Riisem | 2,234 | Reykjavik Open | B23 |
| Jan 2002 | Kari Nieminen | 2,178 | Nordic Net Club Cup | B22 |
| Oct 2020 | Carl Eli Nolsoe Samuelsen | 2,176 | chT-FAI 2021 | A07 |
| Feb 2003 | Oystein Boyum Fossum | 2,167 | ch-FAI Junior Gr B | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FAI | 2014 | 18 | 6 | 1,949 |
| 24th Politiken Cup | 2002 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,711 |
| chT-FAI 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 3 | 1,855 |
| chT-FAI 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,897 |
| chT-FAI 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 2,105 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,140 |
| chT-FAI | 2012 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,972 |
| ch-FAI B | 2013 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,256 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rani Baldursson's chess games?
127 games by Rani Baldursson, from Oct 2006 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 Rani Baldursson has played.
What does Rani Baldursson play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Rani Baldursson opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rani Baldursson answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Rani Baldursson play as White?
As White, Rani Baldursson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rani Baldursson play as Black?
As Black, Rani Baldursson most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Rani Baldursson's FIDE rating?
Rani Baldursson is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess, 2,053 in rapid and 1,945 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,065 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Rani Baldursson played?
Our database contains 127 games by Rani Baldursson, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 39 draws, 50 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rani Baldursson?
127 games by Rani Baldursson 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.