Prepare against Vignir Vatnar Stefansson
GM · Iceland · World #410 classical · FIDE ID 2308649
Our database contains 1,570 games by Vignir Vatnar Stefansson, covering Mar 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vignir Vatnar Stefansson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vignir Vatnar Stefansson 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 | 2,529 | 2,551 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,446 | 2,463 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,613 | 2,614 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,570 | 724 | 457 | 389 | 46.1% |
| As White | 785 | 388 | 227 | 170 | 49.4% |
| As Black | 785 | 336 | 230 | 219 | 42.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vignir Vatnar Stefansson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vignir Vatnar Stefansson's side.
First moves as White (785 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 427 | 54.4% | 61.6% |
| e4 | 136 | 17.3% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 95 | 12.1% | 64.2% |
| c4 | 75 | 9.6% | 69.3% |
| Nc3 | 26 | 3.3% | 71.2% |
| b3 | 13 | 1.7% | 80.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 61.6% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Stefansson usually continues c4 (56.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Stefansson usually continues c4 (66.8% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Stefansson usually continues e4 (56.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Stefansson usually continues Nf3 (67.8% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Stefansson usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Stefansson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (328 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 152 | 46.3% | 62.2% |
| e6 | 42 | 12.8% | 48.8% |
| d5 | 41 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 36 | 11.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 30 | 9.1% | 43.3% |
| c6 | 7 | 2.1% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (310 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 124 | 40.0% | 57.3% |
| d5 | 79 | 25.5% | 61.4% |
| f5 | 58 | 18.7% | 62.1% |
| e6 | 29 | 9.4% | 58.6% |
| d6 | 8 | 2.6% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 1.6% | 40.0% |
Vignir Vatnar Stefansson's chess games
All 1,570 games by Vignir Vatnar Stefansson in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 724 wins, 457 draws, 389 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 108 | 49/36/23 | 45.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 58 | 28/19/11 | 48.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 57 | 25/24/8 | 43.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 39 | 24/13/2 | 61.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 23 | 5/7/11 | 21.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 18 | 10/5/3 | 55.6% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 85 | 36/31/18 | 42.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 79 | 45/20/14 | 57.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 68 | 35/13/20 | 51.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 38 | 13/12/13 | 34.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 34 | 10/15/9 | 29.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 29 | 13/5/11 | 44.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 18 | 7/7/4 | 38.9% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,837 | Titled Tue Late | C41 |
| Dec 2024 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,738 | LCC Superblitz Gp C | D35 |
| Jun 2024 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,665 | Chess.com Speed Play In | D31 |
| Jun 2024 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,661 | Titled Tue Early | D03 |
| Jun 2024 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,648 | Chess.com Speed Play In | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 240 | 139 | 2,390 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 101 | 49 | 2,122 |
| ch-ISL | 2024 | 58 | 32.5 | 2,437 |
| World ol U16 | 2019 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,144 |
| Reykjavik Congress | 2020 | 24 | 16.5 | 2,195 |
| Kragero Open | 2023 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,410 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 10 | 2,533 |
| Stockholm Challenge | 2017 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,324 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Gudmundur Kjartansson (20 games) · Dagur Ragnarsson (15 games) · Hilmir Freyr Heimisson (15 games) · Johann Hjartarson (13 games) · Hannes Stefansson (12 games) · Bjorn Thorfinnsson (11 games) · Bardur Orn Birkisson (11 games) · Aleksandr Domalchuk-Jonasson (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vignir Vatnar Stefansson's chess games?
1,570 games by Vignir Vatnar Stefansson, from Mar 2011 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 Vignir Vatnar Stefansson has played.
What does Vignir Vatnar Stefansson play on the first move as White?
Across 785 games with White in our database, Vignir Vatnar Stefansson opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vignir Vatnar Stefansson answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...f5 (19% of games).
What openings does Vignir Vatnar Stefansson play as White?
As White, Vignir Vatnar Stefansson's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (108 games, 45.4% win rate); Slav Defense (58 games, 48.3% win rate); Indian Defense (57 games, 43.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 785 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vignir Vatnar Stefansson play as Black?
As Black, Vignir Vatnar Stefansson most often plays: Indian Defense (85 games, 42.4% win rate); Sicilian (79 games, 57.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (68 games, 51.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 785 games.
What is Vignir Vatnar Stefansson's FIDE rating?
Vignir Vatnar Stefansson is currently rated 2,529 in classical chess, 2,446 in rapid and 2,613 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,551 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Vignir Vatnar Stefansson played?
Our database contains 1,570 games by Vignir Vatnar Stefansson, covering Mar 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 724 wins, 457 draws, 389 losses (46.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vignir Vatnar Stefansson?
1,570 games by Vignir Vatnar Stefansson 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.