Prepare against Sigurjon Haraldsson
Iceland · World #57,966 classical · FIDE ID 2303655
Our database contains 104 games by Sigurjon Haraldsson, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sigurjon Haraldsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sigurjon Haraldsson 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 | 1,863 | 2,046 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,876 | 1,893 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,741 | 1,847 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 41 | 20 | 43 | 39.4% |
| As White | 49 | 21 | 12 | 16 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 55 | 20 | 8 | 27 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sigurjon Haraldsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sigurjon Haraldsson's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 42.9% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 20 | 40.8% | 52.5% |
| c4 | 6 | 12.2% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Haraldsson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Haraldsson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Haraldsson usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Haraldsson usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Haraldsson usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Haraldsson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 37.5% | 5.6% |
| c5 | 4 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 50.0% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 45.5% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Sigurjon Haraldsson's chess games
All 104 games by Sigurjon Haraldsson in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 41 wins, 20 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Florian Kull | 2,138 | Reykjavik Kvika Open | D27 |
| Nov 2008 | Stefan Bergsson | 2,093 | ch-Reykjavik TR B | A07 |
| Nov 2018 | Thorleifur Karlsson | 1,986 | chT2-ISL 1819 | E97 |
| Aug 2020 | Oskar Maggason | 1,826 | Reykjavik ISL-ch Open | C50 |
| Oct 2021 | Aron Ellert Thorsteinsson | 1,814 | chT2-ISL 2122 | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 17 | 8 | 1,781 |
| ch-Reykjavik | 2009 | 16 | 7 | 1,791 |
| Reykjavik Congress | 2020 | 13 | 7 | 1,915 |
| Reykjavik Taflfelag Open | 2019 | 12 | 10 | 1,901 |
| ch-Reykjavik TR B | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 1,837 |
| Gardabaer Open | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,837 |
| Reykjavik Kvika Open | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,902 |
| Reykjavik ISL-ch Open | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,826 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sigurjon Haraldsson's chess games?
104 games by Sigurjon Haraldsson, from Jan 2008 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 Sigurjon Haraldsson has played.
What does Sigurjon Haraldsson play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Sigurjon Haraldsson opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sigurjon Haraldsson answers 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Sigurjon Haraldsson play as White?
As White, Sigurjon Haraldsson's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sigurjon Haraldsson play as Black?
As Black, Sigurjon Haraldsson most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Sigurjon Haraldsson's FIDE rating?
Sigurjon Haraldsson is currently rated 1,863 in classical chess, 1,876 in rapid and 1,741 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,046 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Sigurjon Haraldsson played?
Our database contains 104 games by Sigurjon Haraldsson, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 20 draws, 43 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sigurjon Haraldsson?
104 games by Sigurjon Haraldsson 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.