Prepare against Sigurdur Ingason
Iceland · World #82,094 classical · FIDE ID 2301709
When preparing against Sigurdur Ingason, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 3.6% over 28 games.
Our database contains 240 games by Sigurdur Ingason, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sigurdur Ingason's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sigurdur Ingason 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 | 1,783 | 1,978 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,851 | 1,880 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,823 | 1,878 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 240 | 67 | 48 | 125 | 27.9% |
| As White | 118 | 43 | 23 | 52 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 122 | 24 | 25 | 73 | 19.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sigurdur Ingason's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sigurdur Ingason's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 77 | 65.3% | 55.8% |
| c4 | 40 | 33.9% | 28.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 55.8% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Ingason usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Ingason usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Ingason usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 34% of White games, 28.7% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Ingason usually continues g3 (28.1% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Ingason usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Ingason usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 48 | 81.4% | 36.5% |
| e6 | 11 | 18.6% | 54.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 65.3% | 14.1% |
| f5 | 16 | 32.7% | 28.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Sigurdur Ingason's chess games
All 240 games by Sigurdur Ingason 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: 67 wins, 48 draws, 125 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 20 | 11/5/4 | 55.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 2/5/11 | 11.1% |
| D05 | Colle System | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 32 | 11/7/14 | 34.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 28 | 1/6/21 | 3.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 19 | 3/5/11 | 15.8% |
| C54 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Robert Veleski | 2,282 | 23rd Belgrade Trophy | D05 |
| Jan 2005 | Petar Petrovic | 2,174 | 18th Belgrade Trophy | A15 |
| Feb 2013 | Magnus P. Ornolfsson | 2,169 | Reykjavik Open | A13 |
| Jan 2005 | Veselin Krgovic | 2,165 | 18th Belgrade Trophy | D02 |
| Mar 2011 | Oliver Duchrow | 2,165 | Reykjavik Open | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 66 | 26 | 1,879 |
| Budapest FS04 FM-B | 2004 | 10 | 5 | 2,016 |
| Budapest FS08 Nadassy | 2023 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,733 |
| 18th Belgrade Trophy | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,085 |
| 1st Brno Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,975 |
| Chrudim Open | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 1,867 |
| 23rd Belgrade Trophy | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,046 |
| chB-ISL | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,844 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sigurdur Ingason's chess games?
240 games by Sigurdur Ingason, 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 Sigurdur Ingason has played.
What does Sigurdur Ingason play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Sigurdur Ingason opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.c4 (34% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sigurdur Ingason answers 1...e5 (81% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Sigurdur Ingason play as White?
As White, Sigurdur Ingason's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (20 games, 55.0% win rate); English Opening (18 games, 11.1% win rate); Colle System (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sigurdur Ingason play as Black?
As Black, Sigurdur Ingason most often plays: Petrov's Defense (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Slav Defense (28 games, 3.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (19 games, 15.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Sigurdur Ingason's FIDE rating?
Sigurdur Ingason is currently rated 1,783 in classical chess, 1,851 in rapid and 1,823 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,978 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Sigurdur Ingason played?
Our database contains 240 games by Sigurdur Ingason, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 48 draws, 125 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sigurdur Ingason?
240 games by Sigurdur Ingason 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.