Prepare against Elias Petersen
FRO · World #18,059 classical · FIDE ID 7202725
When preparing against Elias Petersen, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (85%).
Our database contains 97 games by Elias Petersen, covering Jan 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Elias Petersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elias 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 | 2,075 | 2,109 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,943 | 1,944 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,920 | 1,920 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 23 | 19 | 55 | 23.7% |
| As White | 46 | 10 | 13 | 23 | 21.7% |
| As Black | 51 | 13 | 6 | 32 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elias Petersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elias Petersen's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 54.3% | 24.0% |
| c4 | 18 | 39.1% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 24.0% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Petersen usually continues Nf3 (27.3% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Petersen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (16% of these games) — Petersen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 39% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Petersen usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Petersen usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Petersen usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 44.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 27.6% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 20.7% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 84.6% | 36.4% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
Elias Petersen's chess games
All 97 games by Elias Petersen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - Sep 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: 23 wins, 19 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Hans Kristian Simonsen | 2,136 | ch-FAI | A30 |
| Sep 2026 | Eduardo Elena | 2,132 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B50 |
| Feb 2026 | Lukas Iskos | 2,123 | Nordic Youth Chess Championships 2026 - Group A | D00 |
| Sep 2026 | Mohamed El Moctar sidaty | 2,031 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | A18 |
| Apr 2025 | Haldur Suni Johansen | 2,029 | ch-FAI | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runavik Open | 2018 | 12 | 3 | 1,326 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,072 |
| Faroes Open | 2018 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,311 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,012 |
| ch-FAI | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,213 |
| ch-Nordic U16 | 2021 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,597 |
| ch-Nordic U13 | 2020 | 6 | 1 | 1,313 |
| ch-Nordic U11 | 2017 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,094 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elias Petersen's chess games?
97 games by Elias Petersen, from Jan 2016 to Sep 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 Elias Petersen has played.
What does Elias Petersen play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Elias Petersen opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.c4 (39% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elias Petersen answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Elias Petersen play as White?
As White, Elias Petersen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elias Petersen play as Black?
As Black, Elias Petersen most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Elias Petersen's FIDE rating?
Elias Petersen is currently rated 2,075 in classical chess, 1,943 in rapid and 1,920 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,109 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Elias Petersen played?
Our database contains 97 games by Elias Petersen, covering Jan 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 19 draws, 55 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elias Petersen?
97 games by Elias 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.