Prepare against Smari Sigurdsson
Iceland · World #79,834 classical · FIDE ID 2304210
When preparing against Smari Sigurdsson, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Smari Sigurdsson, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Smari Sigurdsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Smari Sigurdsson 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 | 1,790 | 1,913 | Mar 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,908 | 1,936 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,942 | 2,007 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 25.7% |
| As White | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Smari Sigurdsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Smari Sigurdsson's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 34.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 34.4% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Sigurdsson usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Sigurdsson usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Sigurdsson usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 11 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
Smari Sigurdsson's chess games
All 35 games by Smari Sigurdsson in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 9 wins, 12 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A96 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Alapin Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Ingi Tandri Traustason | 1,949 | chT2-ISL 1718 | A82 |
| Oct 2017 | Olafur Evert Ulfsson | 1,804 | chT2-ISL 1718 | C78 |
| Mar 2025 | Jon Magnusson | 1,621 | Godinn Chess Club Open | C49 |
| Mar 2025 | Sigurbjorn Asmundsson | 1,556 | Godinn Chess Club Open | C00 |
| Mar 2023 | Benjamin Lien | 1,495 | Reykjavik Open | C52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 14 | 5 | 1,745 |
| chT2-ISL 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,026 |
| chT2-ISL 1415 | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 2,014 |
| chT2-ISL 1516 | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 1,728 |
| Godinn Chess Club Open | 2025 | 4 | 2 | 1,750 |
| chT1-ISL 1819 | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,662 |
| Godinn | 2009 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Smari Sigurdsson's chess games?
35 games by Smari Sigurdsson, from Nov 2013 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 Smari Sigurdsson has played.
What does Smari Sigurdsson play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Smari Sigurdsson opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Smari Sigurdsson answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Smari Sigurdsson play as White?
As White, Smari Sigurdsson's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Smari Sigurdsson play as Black?
As Black, Smari Sigurdsson most often plays: Dutch Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Smari Sigurdsson's FIDE rating?
Smari Sigurdsson is currently rated 1,790 in classical chess, 1,908 in rapid and 1,942 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,913 (Mar 2014).
How many games has Smari Sigurdsson played?
Our database contains 35 games by Smari Sigurdsson, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 12 draws, 14 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Smari Sigurdsson?
35 games by Smari Sigurdsson 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.