Prepare against Runar Sigurpalsson
FM · Iceland · World #5,835 classical · FIDE ID 2301024
Our database contains 155 games by Runar Sigurpalsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Runar Sigurpalsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Runar Sigurpalsson 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 | 2,251 | 2,303 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,191 | 2,287 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,220 | 2,294 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 50 | 43 | 62 | 32.3% |
| As White | 80 | 30 | 18 | 32 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 75 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Runar Sigurpalsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Runar Sigurpalsson's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 41.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 30 | 37.5% | 43.3% |
| d4 | 15 | 18.8% | 63.3% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Sigurpalsson usually continues Nf3 (22.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Sigurpalsson usually continues d3 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Sigurpalsson usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Sigurpalsson usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Sigurpalsson usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sigurpalsson usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 43.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 18.8% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 12.5% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 92.6% | 38.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
Runar Sigurpalsson's chess games
All 155 games by Runar Sigurpalsson 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, 43 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A06 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A63 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1997 | Throstur Thorhallsson | 2,510 | ch-ISL | A47 |
| Oct 2013 | Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson | 2,505 | chT-ISL 1314 | E61 |
| Sep 2015 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 2,474 | chT-ISL 1516 | B42 |
| Mar 2015 | Luis Galego | 2,465 | chT-ISL 1415 | B07 |
| Oct 2011 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 2,412 | chT-ISL 1112 | C70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ISL | 1997 | 33 | 12.5 | 2,262 |
| Reykjavik Open | 1990 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,178 |
| Reykjavik Blitz Open | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 1,989 |
| chT-ISL 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,374 |
| chT1-ISL 1920 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,245 |
| chT-ISL 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 2,390 |
| chT-ISL 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 2,324 |
| chT2-ISL 1011 | 2011 | 7 | 6 | 2,387 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Runar Sigurpalsson's chess games?
155 games by Runar Sigurpalsson, 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 Runar Sigurpalsson has played.
What does Runar Sigurpalsson play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Runar Sigurpalsson opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.c4 (38% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Runar Sigurpalsson answers 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Runar Sigurpalsson play as White?
As White, Runar Sigurpalsson's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Runar Sigurpalsson play as Black?
As Black, Runar Sigurpalsson most often plays: Alekhine Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Runar Sigurpalsson's FIDE rating?
Runar Sigurpalsson is currently rated 2,251 in classical chess, 2,191 in rapid and 2,220 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,303 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Runar Sigurpalsson played?
Our database contains 155 games by Runar Sigurpalsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 43 draws, 62 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Runar Sigurpalsson?
155 games by Runar Sigurpalsson 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.