Prepare against Sigurjon Sigurbjornsson
Iceland · World #44,129 classical · FIDE ID 2302888
When preparing against Sigurjon Sigurbjornsson, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 39 games by Sigurjon Sigurbjornsson, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sigurjon Sigurbjornsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sigurjon Sigurbjornsson 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 | 1,917 | 2,108 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,911 | 1,942 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 1,999 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 25.6% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 24 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sigurjon Sigurbjornsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sigurjon Sigurbjornsson's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Sigurbjornsson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Sigurbjornsson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sigurbjornsson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 46.2% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 30.8% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 23.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Sigurjon Sigurbjornsson's chess games
All 39 games by Sigurjon Sigurbjornsson in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 10 wins, 12 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E05 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E67 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Olafur I. Hannesson | 2,118 | chT-ISL 0405 | E07 |
| Oct 2016 | Pall Snaedal Andrason | 1,800 | chT2-ISL 1617 | D46 |
| Mar 2017 | Magnus Kristinsson | 1,786 | chT2-ISL 1617 | D87 |
| Oct 2021 | Bjorn Gretar Stefansson | 1,687 | chT2-ISL 2122 | D13 |
| Apr 2019 | Michele Melega | 1,631 | Reykjavik Open | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-ISL 2122 | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,917 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,701 |
| chT-ISL 0405 | 2005 | 5 | 2 | 2,132 |
| chT-ISL 1516 | 2016 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,865 |
| chB-ISL | 1997 | 5 | 2 | 2,090 |
| chT2-ISL 1617 | 2017 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,030 |
| chT-ISL 1718 | 2018 | 3 | 0 | 1,939 |
| Peer Gynt | 1992 | 2 | 0 | 1,962 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sigurjon Sigurbjornsson's chess games?
39 games by Sigurjon Sigurbjornsson, from Oct 2006 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 Sigurbjornsson has played.
What does Sigurjon Sigurbjornsson play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Sigurjon Sigurbjornsson opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sigurjon Sigurbjornsson answers 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sigurjon Sigurbjornsson play as White?
As White, Sigurjon Sigurbjornsson's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sigurjon Sigurbjornsson play as Black?
As Black, Sigurjon Sigurbjornsson most often plays: Alekhine Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Sigurjon Sigurbjornsson's FIDE rating?
Sigurjon Sigurbjornsson is currently rated 1,917 in classical chess, 1,911 in rapid and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Sigurjon Sigurbjornsson played?
Our database contains 39 games by Sigurjon Sigurbjornsson, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 12 draws, 17 losses (25.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sigurjon Sigurbjornsson?
39 games by Sigurjon Sigurbjornsson 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.