Prepare against Daniel Vesterbaek Pedersen
FM · DNK · World #6,869 classical · FIDE ID 1402161
When preparing against Daniel Vesterbaek Pedersen, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Four Knights Game: Glek System as White, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 706 games by Daniel Vesterbaek Pedersen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Vesterbaek Pedersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Vesterbaek 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 | 2,227 | 2,366 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,197 | 2,198 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,187 | 2,201 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 706 | 217 | 266 | 223 | 30.7% |
| As White | 352 | 112 | 132 | 108 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 354 | 105 | 134 | 115 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Vesterbaek Pedersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Vesterbaek Pedersen's side.
First moves as White (352 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 296 | 84.1% | 49.0% |
| d4 | 49 | 13.9% | 59.2% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 49.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues c3 (49.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nf3 (51.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues d4 (44.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 59.2% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues c4 (65.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 126 | 82.4% | 51.2% |
| c5 | 12 | 7.8% | 54.2% |
| c6 | 12 | 7.8% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 99 | 75.6% | 48.0% |
| Nf6 | 31 | 23.7% | 48.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Daniel Vesterbaek Pedersen's chess games
All 706 games by Daniel Vesterbaek Pedersen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 217 wins, 266 draws, 223 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 88 | 28/31/29 | 31.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 28 | 8/14/6 | 28.6% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 21 | 5/7/9 | 23.8% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 18 | 5/10/3 | 27.8% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 15 | 2/7/6 | 13.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 30 | 9/13/8 | 30.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 29 | 9/9/11 | 31.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 29 | 6/17/6 | 20.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 1/6/7 | 7.1% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Hannes Stefansson | 2,548 | Copenhagen Challenge | B22 |
| Jan 1996 | Dov Zifroni | 2,490 | Budapest FS07 GM | C01 |
| Mar 2000 | Jesper Hall | 2,476 | chT-DEN 9900 | C86 |
| Jan 1996 | Zoltan Varga | 2,450 | Budapest FS07 GM | B04 |
| Nov 1997 | Erling Mortensen | 2,450 | chT-DEN 9798 | D42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-DEN | 2003 | 37 | 20.5 | 2,320 |
| Aarhus Open 2 | 1993 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,437 |
| Aarhus Open | 1992 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,213 |
| ch-DEN cand | 2018 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,329 |
| Aarhus-B | 1994 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,288 |
| Copenhagen GoAudit Open | 2023 | 14 | 7 | 2,114 |
| ch-DEN Blitz | 2024 | 12 | 7 | 2,329 |
| Budapest FS07 IM | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 2,248 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nicolai Vesterbaek Pedersen (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Vesterbaek Pedersen's chess games?
706 games by Daniel Vesterbaek Pedersen, from Apr 2003 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 Daniel Vesterbaek Pedersen has played.
What does Daniel Vesterbaek Pedersen play on the first move as White?
Across 352 games with White in our database, Daniel Vesterbaek Pedersen opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Vesterbaek Pedersen answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Daniel Vesterbaek Pedersen play as White?
As White, Daniel Vesterbaek Pedersen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (88 games, 31.8% win rate); Modern Defense (28 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Classical Variation (21 games, 23.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 352 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Vesterbaek Pedersen play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Vesterbaek Pedersen most often plays: Slav Defense (30 games, 30.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (29 games, 31.0% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 20.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 354 games.
What is Daniel Vesterbaek Pedersen's FIDE rating?
Daniel Vesterbaek Pedersen is currently rated 2,227 in classical chess, 2,197 in rapid and 2,187 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,366 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Daniel Vesterbaek Pedersen played?
Our database contains 706 games by Daniel Vesterbaek Pedersen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 217 wins, 266 draws, 223 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Vesterbaek Pedersen?
706 games by Daniel Vesterbaek 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.