Prepare against Sigurdur Pall Gudnyjarson
Iceland · World #46,937 classical · FIDE ID 2321637
When preparing against Sigurdur Pall Gudnyjarson, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%).
Our database contains 97 games by Sigurdur Pall Gudnyjarson, covering Oct 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sigurdur Pall Gudnyjarson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sigurdur Pall Gudnyjarson 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 | 1,905 | 1,951 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,821 | 1,821 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,843 | 1,889 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 29 | 15 | 53 | 29.9% |
| As White | 49 | 11 | 7 | 31 | 22.4% |
| As Black | 48 | 18 | 8 | 22 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sigurdur Pall Gudnyjarson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sigurdur Pall Gudnyjarson's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 100.0% | 29.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 29.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Gudnyjarson usually continues c4 (29.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Gudnyjarson usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Gudnyjarson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 52.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 12 | 48.0% | 54.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 52.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 47.1% | 31.3% |
Sigurdur Pall Gudnyjarson's chess games
All 97 games by Sigurdur Pall Gudnyjarson in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2020 - 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: 29 wins, 15 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D41 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A06 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Jakov Jagic | 2,038 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | A41 |
| Apr 2025 | Tim Pearce | 1,762 | Reykjavik Open | D35 |
| Feb 2026 | Sigurl. Regina Fridthjofsdottir | 1,734 | Skákþing Reykjavíkur 2026 | E08 |
| Mar 2026 | Sara Gilsdottir | 1,681 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | D51 |
| Feb 2026 | Djoni F.C. Jakobsen | 1,680 | Nordic Youth Chess Championships 2026 Group C | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 24 | 9.5 | 1,783 |
| Reykjavik Blitz Open | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 1,617 |
| 21st ch-EU | 2021 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,462 |
| EU-ch Hybrid U10 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,359 |
| Reykjavik Kvika Open | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,457 |
| Wch FIDE Online U10 Europe qual | 2020 | 7 | 1 | 1,081 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,019 |
| chT-NORDIC U13 | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,473 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sigurdur Pall Gudnyjarson's chess games?
97 games by Sigurdur Pall Gudnyjarson, from Oct 2020 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 Sigurdur Pall Gudnyjarson has played.
What does Sigurdur Pall Gudnyjarson play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Sigurdur Pall Gudnyjarson opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sigurdur Pall Gudnyjarson answers 1...e6 (52% of games), 1...c6 (48% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games).
What openings does Sigurdur Pall Gudnyjarson play as White?
As White, Sigurdur Pall Gudnyjarson's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sigurdur Pall Gudnyjarson play as Black?
As Black, Sigurdur Pall Gudnyjarson most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Sigurdur Pall Gudnyjarson's FIDE rating?
Sigurdur Pall Gudnyjarson is currently rated 1,905 in classical chess, 1,821 in rapid and 1,843 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,951 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Sigurdur Pall Gudnyjarson played?
Our database contains 97 games by Sigurdur Pall Gudnyjarson, covering Oct 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 15 draws, 53 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sigurdur Pall Gudnyjarson?
97 games by Sigurdur Pall Gudnyjarson 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.