Prepare against Carsten Pedersen
DNK · World #48,738 classical · FIDE ID 1433644
When preparing against Carsten Pedersen, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%).
Our database contains 80 games by Carsten Pedersen, covering May 2010 to Jul 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 | 1,898 | 1,976 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,933 | 1,933 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 34 | 19 | 27 | 42.5% |
| As White | 38 | 20 | 10 | 8 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 42 | 14 | 9 | 19 | 33.3% |
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 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 89.5% | 67.6% |
| e4 | 3 | 7.9% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 67.6% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 53.8% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 90.5% | 44.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
Carsten Pedersen's chess games
All 80 games by Carsten Pedersen in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - Jul 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: 34 wins, 19 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Jan Elkjaer Frantsen Montgomery | 2,104 | chT-Hillerod CC A | D35 |
| Feb 2019 | Mikael Ramkilde | 1,953 | chT-Hillerod CC Mester | E33 |
| Mar 2016 | Arne Oland | 1,952 | chT-Hillerod CC A | D09 |
| Jan 2019 | Svend Steenstrup | 1,947 | chT-Hillerod CC Mester | E76 |
| Mar 2016 | Hans Endrup Jacobsen | 1,925 | chT-Hillerod CC A | D79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillerod Open | 2021 | 17 | 11.5 | 1,720 |
| chT-Hillerod CC A | 2018 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,975 |
| chT-Hillerod CC Mester | 2020 | 10 | 4 | 1,846 |
| Hillerod Byturnering B | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,787 |
| Hillerod Nordea Cup B | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 1,985 |
| 12th Prague Open B | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 1,944 |
| ch-DEN G5-1 A | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,832 |
| Hillerod Vinhuset Stoltz Open | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,699 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carsten Pedersen's chess games?
80 games by Carsten Pedersen, from May 2010 to Jul 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 38 games with White in our database, Carsten Pedersen opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carsten Pedersen answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Carsten Pedersen play as White?
As White, Carsten Pedersen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carsten Pedersen play as Black?
As Black, Carsten Pedersen most often plays: Albin Countergambit (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Carsten Pedersen's FIDE rating?
Carsten Pedersen is currently rated 1,898 in classical chess, 1,933 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,976 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Carsten Pedersen played?
Our database contains 80 games by Carsten Pedersen, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 19 draws, 27 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carsten Pedersen?
80 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.