Prepare against Borge Pedersen
DNK · World #32,095 classical · FIDE ID 1403257
When preparing against Borge Pedersen, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%).
Our database contains 84 games by Borge Pedersen, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Borge Pedersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Borge Pedersen 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 | 1,974 | 2,126 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 27 | 25 | 32 | 32.1% |
| As White | 42 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 42 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Borge Pedersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Borge Pedersen's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 54.8% | 39.1% |
| d4 | 16 | 38.1% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 39.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 45.0% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 6 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 46.2% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
Borge Pedersen's chess games
All 84 games by Borge Pedersen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 27 wins, 25 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A65 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E86 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Carsten Hellegaard | 2,270 | Karsten Kold Open | E32 |
| Jan 1997 | Vladimir Belov | 2,260 | Karsten Kold Open | B22 |
| Jan 1994 | Jan Christensen | 2,240 | chT-DEN 9394 | A57 |
| Jan 1995 | Johnny Hvam Hansen | 2,135 | chT-DEN 9495 | A65 |
| Aug 2011 | Patrik 1978 Nilsson | 2,057 | 33rd Politiken Cup | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN Seniors 65 | 2022 | 21 | 13 | 1,986 |
| Karsten Kold Open | 1997 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,079 |
| Aalborg Open | 1995 | 8 | 4 | 2,279 |
| Aalborg Larsen Memorial | 2018 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,975 |
| ch-Aarhus | 1972 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| chT-DEN 9394 | 1994 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,357 |
| Lyngby mT | 1996 | 7 | 4 | 2,121 |
| chT-DEN 9495 | 1995 | 5 | 2 | 2,155 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Borge Pedersen's chess games?
84 games by Borge Pedersen, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Borge Pedersen has played.
What does Borge Pedersen play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Borge Pedersen opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Borge Pedersen answers 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Borge Pedersen play as White?
As White, Borge Pedersen's most-played openings in our database are: Dutch Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Borge Pedersen play as Black?
As Black, Borge Pedersen most often plays: Dutch Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Borge Pedersen's FIDE rating?
Borge Pedersen is currently rated 1,974 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,126 (May 2014).
How many games has Borge Pedersen played?
Our database contains 84 games by Borge Pedersen, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 25 draws, 32 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Borge Pedersen?
84 games by Borge Pedersen 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.