A Speed Chess Specialist from Iceland
Hilmir Freyr Heimisson, known online as SkilmirF, is an Icelandic International Master with a serious love for fast chess. His preferred time control is Blitz, and he has spent more than a decade turning online boards into his personal playground. A FIDE International Master, he blends sharp tactics with a willingness to explore unusual paths, from the razor-sharp Sicilian Defense to the offbeat Amar Gambit.
A Long Online Grind
Heimisson's online journey started in 2013 and has grown into one of the most active profiles around. The Blitz rating chart shows years of steady climbing, occasional setbacks, and a stunning late surge in 2025.
By the end of 2025, he had reached a Blitz peak of 2772 (2025-12-07) and a Bullet peak of 2850 (2025-11-06), proof that his love for speed chess translated into serious strength.
Creative Openings and Fighting Spirit
He is not afraid to leave main theory behind. His most played Blitz lines include the Amazon Attack, the Amar Gambit, and the Australian Defense, and he has an impressive 64.29% win rate with the Sicilian Defense in 112 Blitz games.
His stamina is just as impressive as his creativity. His games often reach deep endgames, and his 85.51% comeback rate suggests he stays dangerous even when the position looks grim. A 29-game winning streak shows what happens when he gets rolling, and a 16-game losing streak proves he knows how to survive the lows too.
Rivalries and Highlights
Every prolific player needs rivals. His most played opponent is aronmai01, with 204 games and 144 wins for Heimisson. Fellow Icelanders skakmadurinn and Bárður Örn Birkisson also appear often in his match history, making the Icelandic online chess scene feel like a small, fierce family.
- Longest winning streak: 29 games
- Blitz record: 2,230 wins, 1,769 losses, 395 draws
- Bullet record: 1,972 wins, 1,724 losses, 254 draws
- A master of the comeback, with a deep-endgame appetite that keeps games alive until the final move