Prepare against Sigurdur Eiriksson
Iceland · World #78,913 classical · FIDE ID 2302314
When preparing against Sigurdur Eiriksson, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 110 games by Sigurdur Eiriksson, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sigurdur Eiriksson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sigurdur Eiriksson 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 | 1,793 | 2,018 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,925 | 1,950 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,847 | 1,974 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 35 | 20 | 55 | 31.8% |
| As White | 56 | 19 | 9 | 28 | 33.9% |
| As Black | 54 | 16 | 11 | 27 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sigurdur Eiriksson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sigurdur Eiriksson's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 62.5% | 35.7% |
| d4 | 21 | 37.5% | 52.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Eiriksson usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Eiriksson usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Eiriksson usually continues d4 (91.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Eiriksson usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Eiriksson usually continues Bf4 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Eiriksson usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 78.6% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 14.3% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 100.0% | 30.6% |
Sigurdur Eiriksson's chess games
All 110 games by Sigurdur Eiriksson in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 35 wins, 20 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Sebastian Mueer | 2,228 | Reykjavik Open | C18 |
| Sep 2011 | Erling Kristiansen | 2,220 | ch-Nordic Seniors | C77 |
| Apr 2019 | Lenka Ptacnikova | 2,202 | Reykjavik Open | A45 |
| Jul 2013 | Alfred Wimmer | 2,027 | 2nd Arber Open | B23 |
| Jul 2013 | Stanislav Gschwendtner | 2,024 | 2nd Arber Open | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 46 | 20 | 1,862 |
| ch-Nordic Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,107 |
| 8th Teplice Open | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,712 |
| 2nd Arber Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,167 |
| Godinn Chess Club Open | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,712 |
| chT2-ISL 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,756 |
| Runavik Open | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,646 |
| Akureyri Icelandic Open | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,910 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sigurdur Eiriksson's chess games?
110 games by Sigurdur Eiriksson, from Oct 2004 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 Sigurdur Eiriksson has played.
What does Sigurdur Eiriksson play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Sigurdur Eiriksson opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sigurdur Eiriksson answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sigurdur Eiriksson play as White?
As White, Sigurdur Eiriksson's most-played openings in our database are: London System (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Horwitz Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sigurdur Eiriksson play as Black?
As Black, Sigurdur Eiriksson most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Sigurdur Eiriksson's FIDE rating?
Sigurdur Eiriksson is currently rated 1,793 in classical chess, 1,925 in rapid and 1,847 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,018 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Sigurdur Eiriksson played?
Our database contains 110 games by Sigurdur Eiriksson, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 20 draws, 55 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sigurdur Eiriksson?
110 games by Sigurdur Eiriksson 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.