Prepare against Carsten Pedersen
DNK · World #27,332 classical · FIDE ID 1409760
Our database contains 299 games by Carsten Pedersen, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carsten Pedersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carsten 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 | 2,002 | 2,167 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,079 | 2,097 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,001 | 2,097 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 299 | 102 | 114 | 83 | 34.1% |
| As White | 142 | 52 | 58 | 32 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 157 | 50 | 56 | 51 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carsten Pedersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carsten Pedersen's side.
First moves as White (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 129 | 90.8% | 57.4% |
| d4 | 6 | 4.2% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues d4 (60.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 64 | 91.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 7.1% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 75.5% | 43.2% |
| d5 | 11 | 22.4% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Carsten Pedersen's chess games
All 299 games by Carsten Pedersen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 102 wins, 114 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 45 | 20/14/11 | 44.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 3/9/4 | 18.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A29 | English Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | James R Adair | 2,449 | 4NCL 2022-23 | B23 |
| May 2011 | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | 2,386 | Copenhagen Challenge | D00 |
| Nov 2016 | John G Cooper | 2,278 | chT-BCF 1a 1617 (4NCL) | A29 |
| Dec 2009 | Mark Lyell | 2,245 | London Classic Open | C02 |
| Mar 2009 | Moses Kawuma | 2,224 | chT2b-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 36 | 20 | 2,159 |
| chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 2,062 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,119 |
| chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,263 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,265 |
| chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 8 | 5 | 2,245 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,939 |
| chT2a-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,049 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carsten Pedersen's chess games?
299 games by Carsten Pedersen, from Jul 2004 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 Carsten Pedersen has played.
What does Carsten Pedersen play on the first move as White?
Across 142 games with White in our database, Carsten Pedersen opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carsten Pedersen answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Carsten Pedersen play as White?
As White, Carsten Pedersen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (45 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Vienna Game (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 142 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carsten Pedersen play as Black?
As Black, Carsten Pedersen most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate); French Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Carsten Pedersen's FIDE rating?
Carsten Pedersen is currently rated 2,002 in classical chess, 2,079 in rapid and 2,001 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,167 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Carsten Pedersen played?
Our database contains 299 games by Carsten Pedersen, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 114 draws, 83 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carsten Pedersen?
299 games by Carsten 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.