Prepare against Saeberg Sigurdsson
Iceland · World #18,213 classical · FIDE ID 2301849
Our database contains 57 games by Saeberg Sigurdsson, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Saeberg Sigurdsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Saeberg 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 | 2,073 | 2,169 | Mar 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,070 | 2,134 | Nov 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,112 | 2,167 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 15 | 16 | 26 | 26.3% |
| As White | 32 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 21.9% |
| As Black | 25 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Saeberg Sigurdsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Saeberg Sigurdsson's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 87.5% | 41.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 9.4% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 41.1% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Sigurdsson usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Sigurdsson usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Sigurdsson usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sigurdsson usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Sigurdsson usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Sigurdsson usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
Saeberg Sigurdsson's chess games
All 57 games by Saeberg Sigurdsson in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 15 wins, 16 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D74 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Jon Kristinsson | 2,239 | chT-ISL 1516 | D43 |
| Sep 2009 | Bjorn Thorsteinsson | 2,229 | chT-ISL 0910 | E62 |
| Mar 2018 | Bardur Orn Birkisson | 2,164 | chT-ISL 1718 | D15 |
| Oct 2014 | Gylfi Thorhallsson | 2,121 | chT-ISL 1415 | E07 |
| Sep 2015 | Kjartan Maack | 2,117 | chT-ISL 1516 | A96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCh-ISL Kvika 2024-25 | 2025 | 8 | 2 | 2,057 |
| chT-ISL 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 2,178 |
| chT1-ISL 1819 | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,046 |
| chT-ISL 1516 | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,215 |
| chT-ISL 1415 | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 2,293 |
| chT-ISL Kvika 2324 | 2023 | 4 | 0 | 1,809 |
| chT-ISL 1718 | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 2,227 |
| chT2-ISL 1011 | 2011 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,101 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Saeberg Sigurdsson's chess games?
57 games by Saeberg Sigurdsson, from Jul 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 Saeberg Sigurdsson has played.
What does Saeberg Sigurdsson play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Saeberg Sigurdsson opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Saeberg Sigurdsson answers 1...Nf6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games).
What openings does Saeberg Sigurdsson play as White?
As White, Saeberg Sigurdsson's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Saeberg Sigurdsson play as Black?
As Black, Saeberg Sigurdsson most often plays: Alekhine Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Saeberg Sigurdsson's FIDE rating?
Saeberg Sigurdsson is currently rated 2,073 in classical chess, 2,070 in rapid and 2,112 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,169 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Saeberg Sigurdsson played?
Our database contains 57 games by Saeberg Sigurdsson, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 16 draws, 26 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Saeberg Sigurdsson?
57 games by Saeberg 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.