Prepare against Sigurdur Sigfusson
FM · Iceland · World #3,841 classical · FIDE ID 2300168
Our database contains 458 games by Sigurdur Sigfusson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sigurdur Sigfusson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sigurdur Sigfusson 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 | 2,307 | 2,381 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,231 | 2,328 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,142 | 2,320 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 458 | 161 | 157 | 140 | 35.2% |
| As White | 232 | 97 | 75 | 60 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 226 | 64 | 82 | 80 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sigurdur Sigfusson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sigurdur Sigfusson's side.
First moves as White (232 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 165 | 71.1% | 62.7% |
| d4 | 36 | 15.5% | 48.6% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 12.1% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 62.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Sigfusson usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sigfusson usually continues Nf3 (60.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Sigfusson usually continues d4 (76.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 48.6% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Sigfusson usually continues e3 (42.3% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Sigfusson usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Sigfusson usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 69 | 76.7% | 45.7% |
| c5 | 13 | 14.4% | 53.8% |
| c6 | 6 | 6.7% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 67.4% | 41.4% |
| d5 | 22 | 25.6% | 43.2% |
| f5 | 5 | 5.8% | 40.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Sigurdur Sigfusson's chess games
All 458 games by Sigurdur Sigfusson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 161 wins, 157 draws, 140 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 26 | 10/11/5 | 38.5% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 4/8/6 | 22.2% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 24 | 6/11/7 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 21 | 6/6/9 | 28.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 19 | 5/4/10 | 26.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Danyyil Dvirnyy | 2,572 | Reykjavik Open | B00 |
| May 2015 | Johann Hjartarson | 2,566 | ch-ISL | E97 |
| Jan 1991 | Jon Loftur Arnason | 2,540 | ch-ISL | E32 |
| Mar 2002 | Jan Votava | 2,515 | Reykjavik Open | B42 |
| Jan 1989 | William N Watson | 2,505 | Reykjavik | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2016 | 86 | 43.5 | 2,287 |
| ch-ISL | 2015 | 44 | 15 | 2,271 |
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 21 | 10 | 2,283 |
| Reykjavik | 2008 | 20 | 9 | 2,368 |
| Budapest FS07 IM-B | 2001 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,426 |
| ch-EU U20 | 1992 | 11 | 5 | 2,316 |
| 12th Politiken Cup | 1990 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,206 |
| 27th Politiken Cup | 2005 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,285 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Hannes Stefansson (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sigurdur Sigfusson's chess games?
458 games by Sigurdur Sigfusson, from Apr 2003 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 Sigfusson has played.
What does Sigurdur Sigfusson play on the first move as White?
Across 232 games with White in our database, Sigurdur Sigfusson opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sigurdur Sigfusson answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Sigurdur Sigfusson play as White?
As White, Sigurdur Sigfusson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (18 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 232 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sigurdur Sigfusson play as Black?
As Black, Sigurdur Sigfusson most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 26.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 226 games.
What is Sigurdur Sigfusson's FIDE rating?
Sigurdur Sigfusson is currently rated 2,307 in classical chess, 2,231 in rapid and 2,142 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,381 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Sigurdur Sigfusson played?
Our database contains 458 games by Sigurdur Sigfusson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 161 wins, 157 draws, 140 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sigurdur Sigfusson?
458 games by Sigurdur Sigfusson 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.