Prepare against Bent Petersen
DNK · World #48,796 classical · FIDE ID 1424211
When preparing against Bent Petersen, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 57 games by Bent Petersen, covering Jul 2012 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Bent Petersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bent Petersen 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 | 1,899 | 2,041 | Nov 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 26 | 15 | 16 | 45.6% |
| As White | 29 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 28 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 50.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 313 rated games against 162 different opponents, across 90 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 312 | 126 | 94 | 92 | 40.4% | 1,895 | 1,929 | 11 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 82 | 16 | 30 | 36 | 19.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 163 | 80 | 46 | 37 | 49.1% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM.
Tournament wins
6 tournament wins from 38 events, 3 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1,892 | 1,859 |
| 2025 | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 1,937 | 1,899 |
| 2024 | 25 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 1,871 | 1,919 |
| 2023 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 1,895 | 1,866 |
| 2022 | 18 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 1,899 | 1,921 |
| 2021 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1,855 | 2,105 |
| 2020 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1,927 | 1,971 |
| 2019 | 33 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 1,820 | 1,954 |
| 2018 | 19 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 1,868 | 1,804 |
| 2017 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 1,853 | 1,937 |
| 2016 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1,938 | 2,038 |
| 2015 | 20 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 1,937 | 1,957 |
| 2014 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 1,793 | 1,793 |
| 2013 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 1,892 | 1,972 |
| 2012 | 19 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 1,942 | 1,942 |
| 2011 | 18 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 2,008 | 2,008 |
| 2010 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1,917 | 1,517 |
| 2009 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1,895 | 1,895 |
| 2008 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2,120 | 2,253 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2,073 | 1,973 |
| 2006 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2,195 | 1,995 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bent Petersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bent Petersen's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 100.0% | 56.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Petersen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Petersen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Petersen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 78.6% | 72.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 75.0% |
Bent Petersen's chess games
All 57 games by Bent Petersen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 26 wins, 15 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D05 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A26 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Peter Sebastian Stuhr | 1,973 | Faxe Dags Open | A55 |
| Apr 2016 | John Zachariassen | 1,973 | Faxe Dags Open | A55 |
| May 2015 | Villy Lindskov | 1,918 | Faxe Dags Open | B76 |
| Sep 2011 | Jens Hjorth Hansen | 1,918 | Faxe Eftermiddag A | B78 |
| Sep 2011 | Lars Christensen | 1,885 | Faxe Eftermiddag A | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faxe Dags Open | 2017 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,022 |
| Faxe Eftermiddag A | 2015 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,925 |
| Faxe anniversity | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,549 |
| Laurits Rasmussen Memorial | 1970 | 7 | 3 | – |
| Faxe EMT | 2012 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,736 |
Interactive opening tree from all 57 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bent Petersen's chess games?
57 games by Bent Petersen, from Jul 2012 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 Bent Petersen has played.
What does Bent Petersen play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Bent Petersen opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bent Petersen answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Bent Petersen play as White?
As White, Bent Petersen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bent Petersen play as Black?
As Black, Bent Petersen most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Hungarian Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Bent Petersen's FIDE rating?
Bent Petersen is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,041 (Nov 2012).
How many games has Bent Petersen played?
Our database contains 57 games by Bent Petersen, covering Jul 2012 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 15 draws, 16 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bent Petersen?
57 games by Bent Petersen 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.