Prepare against Vigfus Vigfusson
Iceland · World #36,197 classical · FIDE ID 2303914
Our database contains 102 games by Vigfus Vigfusson, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vigfus Vigfusson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vigfus Vigfusson 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 | 1,953 | 2,067 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,911 | 2,007 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,905 | 2,019 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 34 | 28 | 40 | 33.3% |
| As White | 46 | 21 | 13 | 12 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 56 | 13 | 15 | 28 | 23.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 69.6% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 14 | 30.4% | 67.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Vigfusson usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Vigfusson usually continues c3 (65.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Vigfusson usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Vigfusson usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Vigfusson usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Vigfusson usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 57.1% | 34.4% |
| e5 | 11 | 39.3% | 31.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 90.5% | 44.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
Vigfus Vigfusson's chess games
All 102 games by Vigfus Vigfusson in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 34 wins, 28 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Miodrag Perunovic | 2,439 | Reykjavik Open | B14 |
| Feb 2009 | Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson | 2,279 | Reykjavik Meistaramot Hellis Open | C45 |
| Mar 2010 | Halldor Gretar Einarsson | 2,255 | chT-ISL 0910 | A10 |
| Feb 2009 | Gunnar Bjornsson | 2,153 | Reykjavik Meistaramot Hellis Open | E90 |
| Oct 2014 | Gudlaug Thorsteinsdottir | 2,006 | chT2-ISL 1415 | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2013 | 18 | 8 | 2,124 |
| 29th Politiken Cup | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,110 |
| 23rd Reykjavik Open | 2008 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,923 |
| ch-Reykjavik | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,942 |
| chT1-ISL 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,043 |
| Reykjavik Meistaramot Hellis Open | 2009 | 7 | 5 | 2,174 |
| chT2-ISL 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 2,062 |
| chT2-ISL 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 1 | 1,806 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vigfus Vigfusson's chess games?
102 games by Vigfus Vigfusson, from Jul 2007 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 Vigfus Vigfusson has played.
What does Vigfus Vigfusson play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Vigfus Vigfusson opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vigfus Vigfusson answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Vigfus Vigfusson play as White?
As White, Vigfus Vigfusson's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vigfus Vigfusson play as Black?
As Black, Vigfus Vigfusson most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Petrov's Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Vigfus Vigfusson's FIDE rating?
Vigfus Vigfusson is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess, 1,911 in rapid and 1,905 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,067 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Vigfus Vigfusson played?
Our database contains 102 games by Vigfus Vigfusson, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 28 draws, 40 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vigfus Vigfusson?
102 games by Vigfus Vigfusson 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.