Prepare against Reynir Helgason
FM · Sweden · World #5,392 classical · FIDE ID 1700600
Our database contains 143 games by Reynir Helgason, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Reynir Helgason's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reynir Helgason 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 | 2,263 | 2,372 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 50 | 40 | 53 | 35.0% |
| As White | 66 | 26 | 19 | 21 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 77 | 24 | 21 | 32 | 31.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reynir Helgason's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reynir Helgason's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 57 | 86.4% | 57.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 10.6% | 42.9% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 57.0% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Helgason usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Helgason usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Helgason usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Helgason usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Helgason usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Helgason usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 41.4% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 7 | 24.1% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 10.3% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 10.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 50.0% | 53.8% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 50.0% | 42.3% |
Reynir Helgason's chess games
All 143 games by Reynir Helgason 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: 50 wins, 40 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D26 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Luc Winants | 2,495 | chT-NED | A47 |
| Jan 1993 | Stellan Brynell | 2,465 | Malmo | A30 |
| Apr 2000 | Mark Van der Werf | 2,432 | chT-NED 9900 | D23 |
| Jan 1996 | Peter Gelpke | 2,425 | chT-NED 9697 | A47 |
| Jan 1994 | Thomas Engqvist | 2,420 | chT-SWE 9394 | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmo | 1993 | 9 | 2 | 2,303 |
| 47th Utrecht OKU Masters | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,120 |
| chT-NED 9495 | 1994 | 8 | 7 | 2,633 |
| 29th Imperia Open | 1987 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,194 |
| chT-NED 9900 | 2000 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,407 |
| 19th EU-Cup | 2003 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,226 |
| chT-SWE 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,371 |
| chT-SWE 2324 Elite | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 2,189 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reynir Helgason's chess games?
143 games by Reynir Helgason, 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 Reynir Helgason has played.
What does Reynir Helgason play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Reynir Helgason opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.b4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reynir Helgason answers 1...c6 (41% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Reynir Helgason play as White?
As White, Reynir Helgason's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Torre Attack (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reynir Helgason play as Black?
As Black, Reynir Helgason most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Reynir Helgason's FIDE rating?
Reynir Helgason is currently rated 2,263 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,372 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Reynir Helgason played?
Our database contains 143 games by Reynir Helgason, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 40 draws, 53 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reynir Helgason?
143 games by Reynir Helgason 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.