Prepare against Sara Gilsdottir
Norway · World #114,576 classical · FIDE ID 1574337
When preparing against Sara Gilsdottir, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 34 games by Sara Gilsdottir, covering Jan 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sara Gilsdottir's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sara Gilsdottir 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 | 1,688 | 1,740 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,710 | 1,711 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,691 | 1,691 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 11 | 7 | 16 | 32.4% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sara Gilsdottir's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sara Gilsdottir's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 64.7% | 31.8% |
| c4 | 6 | 35.3% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 31.8% score
- …d5 (64% of these games) — Gilsdottir usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Gilsdottir usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Gilsdottir usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Gilsdottir usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Gilsdottir usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
Sara Gilsdottir's chess games
All 34 games by Sara Gilsdottir in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2023 - Aug 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: 11 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D48 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Andres Fjeldsted | 1,795 | Reykjavik Open | B15 |
| Jul 2026 | Brian Aleksander Farstad | 1,747 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 2 | A24 |
| Jul 2026 | Maarten Vreugdenhil | 1,735 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 2 | B12 |
| Jul 2026 | Jarl Eirik Johansen | 1,714 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 2 | B12 |
| Jul 2026 | Oyvind Hoem Vaseng | 1,710 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 2 | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,817 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 2 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,767 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,761 |
| Fagernes Open B | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,478 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sara Gilsdottir's chess games?
34 games by Sara Gilsdottir, from Jan 2023 to Aug 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 Sara Gilsdottir has played.
What does Sara Gilsdottir play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Sara Gilsdottir opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.c4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sara Gilsdottir answers 1...c6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Sara Gilsdottir play as White?
As White, Sara Gilsdottir's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sara Gilsdottir play as Black?
As Black, Sara Gilsdottir most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Sara Gilsdottir's FIDE rating?
Sara Gilsdottir is currently rated 1,688 in classical chess, 1,710 in rapid and 1,691 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,740 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Sara Gilsdottir played?
Our database contains 34 games by Sara Gilsdottir, covering Jan 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sara Gilsdottir?
34 games by Sara Gilsdottir 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.