Prepare against Sigurbjorn Hermannsson
Iceland · World #38,452 classical · FIDE ID 2325128
Our database contains 59 games by Sigurbjorn Hermannsson, covering Oct 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sigurbjorn Hermannsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sigurbjorn Hermannsson 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 | 1,942 | 1,942 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,855 | 1,865 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,924 | 1,983 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 16 | 13 | 30 | 27.1% |
| As White | 27 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 32 | 9 | 6 | 17 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sigurbjorn Hermannsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sigurbjorn Hermannsson's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 96.3% | 40.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 40.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Hermannsson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Hermannsson usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Hermannsson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Hermannsson usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
Sigurbjorn Hermannsson's chess games
All 59 games by Sigurbjorn Hermannsson in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2022 - 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: 16 wins, 13 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E71 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | 2,279 | Skákþing Íslands - Áskorendaflokkur 2026 | B72 |
| Mar 2024 | Peter Erlbeck | 2,014 | Reykjavik Open | B45 |
| Mar 2024 | Lars Christoff Andersen | 1,993 | Reykjavik Open | C07 |
| Jun 2026 | Adam Omarsson | 1,992 | Skákþing Íslands - Áskorendaflokkur 2026 | A50 |
| Mar 2025 | Fiorina Berezovsky | 1,816 | 12th ChessMates Int | B57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 18 | 8 | 1,892 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,990 |
| Godinn Chess Club Open | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,911 |
| Icelandic Open 100yr | 2025 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,985 |
| 12th ChessMates Int | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1,804 |
| Skákþing Íslands - Áskorendaflokkur 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 2,008 |
| Boðsmót T.R. 2026 B-flokkur | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,855 |
| Skákþing Reykjavíkur 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,591 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sigurbjorn Hermannsson's chess games?
59 games by Sigurbjorn Hermannsson, from Oct 2022 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 Sigurbjorn Hermannsson has played.
What does Sigurbjorn Hermannsson play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Sigurbjorn Hermannsson opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sigurbjorn Hermannsson answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Sigurbjorn Hermannsson play as White?
As White, Sigurbjorn Hermannsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sigurbjorn Hermannsson play as Black?
As Black, Sigurbjorn Hermannsson most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Sigurbjorn Hermannsson's FIDE rating?
Sigurbjorn Hermannsson is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess, 1,855 in rapid and 1,924 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,942 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Sigurbjorn Hermannsson played?
Our database contains 59 games by Sigurbjorn Hermannsson, covering Oct 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 13 draws, 30 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sigurbjorn Hermannsson?
59 games by Sigurbjorn Hermannsson 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.