Prepare against Sverrir Unnarsson
Iceland · World #32,416 classical · FIDE ID 2304805
When preparing against Sverrir Unnarsson, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Sverrir Unnarsson, covering Jul 2009 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Sverrir Unnarsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sverrir Unnarsson 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 | 1,973 | 1,980 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,950 | 1,950 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,942 | 1,942 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 22.6% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sverrir Unnarsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sverrir Unnarsson's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 35.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 35.3% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Unnarsson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Unnarsson usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Unnarsson usually continues f4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Sverrir Unnarsson's chess games
All 31 games by Sverrir Unnarsson in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - Nov 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: 7 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Kjartan Gudmundsson | 2,009 | Reykjavik Open | B00 |
| Oct 2021 | Gunnar K Gunnarsson | 2,007 | chT2-ISL 2122 | E92 |
| Mar 2009 | Bjarni Jens Kristinsson | 1,959 | Reykjavik Open | B99 |
| Sep 2015 | Baldur Teodor Petersson | 1,942 | chT2-ISL 1516 | B42 |
| Oct 2019 | Kristinn J Sigurthorsson | 1,788 | chT-ISL 1921 | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2010 | 18 | 6 | 1,897 |
| chT2-ISL 1516 | 2016 | 5 | 1 | 1,841 |
| chT2-ISL 2122 | 2021 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,177 |
| Selfoss Open | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 2,019 |
| chT-ISL 1921 | 2019 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,952 |
| Icelandic Team Chess Championships 2026/27 - Premier League | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,860 |
| chT-ISL 0405 | 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1,621 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sverrir Unnarsson's chess games?
31 games by Sverrir Unnarsson, from Jul 2009 to Nov 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 Sverrir Unnarsson has played.
What does Sverrir Unnarsson play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Sverrir Unnarsson opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sverrir Unnarsson answers 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sverrir Unnarsson play as White?
As White, Sverrir Unnarsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sverrir Unnarsson play as Black?
As Black, Sverrir Unnarsson most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Sverrir Unnarsson's FIDE rating?
Sverrir Unnarsson is currently rated 1,973 in classical chess, 1,950 in rapid and 1,942 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,980 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Sverrir Unnarsson played?
Our database contains 31 games by Sverrir Unnarsson, covering Jul 2009 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sverrir Unnarsson?
31 games by Sverrir Unnarsson 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.