Prepare against Vinjar Hammari
FM · Norway · World #13,649 classical · FIDE ID 1552007
When preparing against Vinjar Hammari, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (31% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%).
Our database contains 134 games by Vinjar Hammari, covering Jul 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vinjar Hammari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vinjar Hammari 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 | 2,120 | 2,203 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,106 | 2,108 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,160 | 2,166 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 36 | 22 | 76 | 26.9% |
| As White | 69 | 20 | 9 | 40 | 29.0% |
| As Black | 65 | 16 | 13 | 36 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vinjar Hammari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vinjar Hammari's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 62.3% | 33.7% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 20.3% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 12 | 17.4% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 33.7% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Hammari usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Hammari usually continues Nc3 (85.7% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Hammari usually continues d4 (11.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Hammari usually continues b3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Hammari usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Hammari usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 9 | 31.0% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 6 | 20.7% | 8.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 13.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 62.5% | 36.7% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 33.3% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Vinjar Hammari's chess games
All 134 games by Vinjar Hammari in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - 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: 36 wins, 22 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Nikolai Vlassov | 2,322 | Titled Tue | B93 |
| Feb 2026 | Jovanka Houska | 2,314 | Arctic Chess NGP 2026 | B12 |
| Apr 2026 | Volodymyr Sakun | 2,301 | Titled Tue | A05 |
| Dec 2025 | Narayan Venkatesh | 2,288 | Titled Tue | C00 |
| Mar 2026 | Mohamed Ezat | 2,285 | Titled Tue | C27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 33 | 12.5 | 2,123 |
| Kragero Open | 2023 | 16 | 6 | 1,797 |
| TCh-NOR Elite 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,028 |
| chT-NOR Elite 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,193 |
| Budapest FS09 IM | 2024 | 9 | 1 | 1,946 |
| TCh-NOR Elite 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,004 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,002 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 8 | 2 | 1,997 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vinjar Hammari's chess games?
134 games by Vinjar Hammari, from Jul 2018 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 Vinjar Hammari has played.
What does Vinjar Hammari play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Vinjar Hammari opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vinjar Hammari answers 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Vinjar Hammari play as White?
As White, Vinjar Hammari's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vinjar Hammari play as Black?
As Black, Vinjar Hammari most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Vinjar Hammari's FIDE rating?
Vinjar Hammari is currently rated 2,120 in classical chess, 2,106 in rapid and 2,160 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Vinjar Hammari played?
Our database contains 134 games by Vinjar Hammari, covering Jul 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 22 draws, 76 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vinjar Hammari?
134 games by Vinjar Hammari 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.