Prepare against Stefan Th. Sigurjonsson
Iceland · World #14,181 classical · FIDE ID 2301008
Our database contains 117 games by Stefan Th. Sigurjonsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Th. Sigurjonsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Th. Sigurjonsson 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 | 2,180 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,033 | 2,137 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,994 | 2,104 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 30 | 31 | 56 | 25.6% |
| As White | 58 | 16 | 15 | 27 | 27.6% |
| As Black | 59 | 14 | 16 | 29 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Th. Sigurjonsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Th. Sigurjonsson's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 98.3% | 41.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 41.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Sigurjonsson usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Sigurjonsson usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Sigurjonsson usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Sigurjonsson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 70.4% | 36.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 14.8% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 14.8% | 0.0% |
Stefan Th. Sigurjonsson's chess games
All 117 games by Stefan Th. Sigurjonsson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 30 wins, 31 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 15 | 2/5/8 | 13.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Stefan Kristjansson | 2,485 | chT-ISL 1516 | C00 |
| Jan 1996 | Anna Akhsharumova | 2,385 | Reykjavik Open | B06 |
| Mar 2003 | Regina Theissl Pokorna | 2,375 | Reykjavik Edda Rapid | C30 |
| Mar 2022 | Leo Crevatin | 2,224 | chT1-ISL 2122 | B13 |
| Nov 2025 | Bjorn Holm Birkisson | 2,200 | TCh-ISL Kvika 2025-26 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2012 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,068 |
| ch-ISL | 1994 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,185 |
| chT-ISL 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,096 |
| Reykjavik Edda Rapid | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,216 |
| chT1-ISL 1920 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,123 |
| 23rd Reykjavik Open | 2008 | 8 | 2 | 2,016 |
| chT-ISL 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 2,159 |
| 29th EU-Cup | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 2,180 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Th. Sigurjonsson's chess games?
117 games by Stefan Th. Sigurjonsson, from Apr 2003 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 Stefan Th. Sigurjonsson has played.
What does Stefan Th. Sigurjonsson play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Stefan Th. Sigurjonsson opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Th. Sigurjonsson answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Stefan Th. Sigurjonsson play as White?
As White, Stefan Th. Sigurjonsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (15 games, 13.3% win rate); King's Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Th. Sigurjonsson play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Th. Sigurjonsson most often plays: Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Stefan Th. Sigurjonsson's FIDE rating?
Stefan Th. Sigurjonsson is currently rated 2,114 in classical chess, 2,033 in rapid and 1,994 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,180 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Stefan Th. Sigurjonsson played?
Our database contains 117 games by Stefan Th. Sigurjonsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 31 draws, 56 losses (25.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Th. Sigurjonsson?
117 games by Stefan Th. Sigurjonsson 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.