Prepare against Stefan Steingrimur Bergsson
Iceland · World #14,198 classical · FIDE ID 2301393
Our database contains 549 games by Stefan Steingrimur Bergsson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Steingrimur Bergsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Steingrimur Bergsson 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 | 2,114 | 2,203 | Apr 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,992 | 2,149 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,188 | 2,188 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 549 | 200 | 94 | 255 | 36.4% |
| As White | 284 | 109 | 49 | 126 | 38.4% |
| As Black | 265 | 91 | 45 | 129 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Steingrimur Bergsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Steingrimur Bergsson's side.
First moves as White (284 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 161 | 56.7% | 47.8% |
| c4 | 60 | 21.1% | 47.5% |
| d4 | 50 | 17.6% | 48.0% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 4.6% | 30.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 47.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Bergsson usually continues Nf3 (50.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Bergsson usually continues Nf3 (47.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Bergsson usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 47.5% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Bergsson usually continues Nc3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Bergsson usually continues Nc3 (68.8% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Bergsson usually continues Nc3 (28.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 65 | 59.1% | 38.5% |
| e5 | 34 | 30.9% | 52.9% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.7% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 60 | 65.9% | 43.3% |
| f5 | 12 | 13.2% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 11 | 12.1% | 31.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Stefan Steingrimur Bergsson's chess games
All 549 games by Stefan Steingrimur Bergsson 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: 200 wins, 94 draws, 255 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 23 | 10/4/9 | 43.5% |
| A36 | English Opening | 19 | 6/4/9 | 31.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 18 | 2/8/8 | 11.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 2/6/7 | 13.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 2,579 | Le Kock Mótaröðin Úrslit | E65 |
| Jan 2019 | Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson | 2,560 | Reykjavik Congress | B43 |
| Mar 2024 | Jan Klimkowski | 2,532 | Reykjavik Open | B88 |
| Feb 2010 | Luis Galego | 2,487 | Reykjavik Open | B08 |
| Mar 2015 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 2,456 | chT-ISL 1415 | D12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 117 | 53.5 | 2,076 |
| Kragero Open | 2023 | 25 | 10.5 | 2,149 |
| ch-Reykjavik | 2012 | 18 | 12 | 2,087 |
| Reykjavik Congress | 2019 | 15 | 12 | 2,237 |
| Reykjavik Blitz Open | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 2,095 |
| Budapest FS07 FM-A | 2004 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,337 |
| Reykjavik Icelandic Open | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 2,191 |
| Gibraltar Masters | 2005 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,264 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Bragi Thorfinnsson (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Steingrimur Bergsson's chess games?
549 games by Stefan Steingrimur Bergsson, 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 Stefan Steingrimur Bergsson has played.
What does Stefan Steingrimur Bergsson play on the first move as White?
Across 284 games with White in our database, Stefan Steingrimur Bergsson opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Steingrimur Bergsson answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Stefan Steingrimur Bergsson play as White?
As White, Stefan Steingrimur Bergsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 43.5% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 284 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Steingrimur Bergsson play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Steingrimur Bergsson most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 11.1% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 13.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 265 games.
What is Stefan Steingrimur Bergsson's FIDE rating?
Stefan Steingrimur Bergsson is currently rated 2,114 in classical chess, 1,992 in rapid and 2,188 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Stefan Steingrimur Bergsson played?
Our database contains 549 games by Stefan Steingrimur Bergsson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 200 wins, 94 draws, 255 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Steingrimur Bergsson?
549 games by Stefan Steingrimur Bergsson 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.