Prepare against Finn Christopher Petersen
DEU · World #51,801 classical · FIDE ID 12964840
When preparing against Finn Christopher Petersen, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scotch Game as White, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 121 games by Finn Christopher Petersen, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Finn Christopher Petersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Finn Christopher 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 | 1,886 | 1,905 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,851 | 1,880 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 48 | 19 | 54 | 39.7% |
| As White | 60 | 21 | 13 | 26 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 61 | 27 | 6 | 28 | 44.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Finn Christopher Petersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Finn Christopher Petersen's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.8% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Petersen usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Petersen usually continues Nf3 (31.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Petersen usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 35 | 100.0% | 52.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 77.8% | 39.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Finn Christopher Petersen's chess games
All 121 games by Finn Christopher Petersen in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 48 wins, 19 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Scotch Game | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Paul-Luca Wuebker | 2,061 | ch-GER U25-A | D27 |
| Jul 2016 | Guido Giese | 1,984 | 15th Rostock SSC 07 Open | B25 |
| Oct 2024 | B Lyons | 1,895 | 39th ECC Open | B06 |
| Jul 2016 | Michael Kotyk | 1,857 | 15th Rostock SSC 07 Open | D08 |
| Mar 2018 | Volker Recklies | 1,850 | ch-Schleswig-Holstein Kandidaten | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-A | 2018 | 26 | 11 | 1,783 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,469 |
| ch-GER U25-B | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 1,845 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein U14 Vormeister | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,365 |
| ch-Schleswig-Holstein Kandidaten | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,863 |
| Kiel Cup U20 | 2012 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,754 |
| chT-GER North U16 | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,587 |
| ch-GER Net qual3 U14 | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,376 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Finn Christopher Petersen's chess games?
121 games by Finn Christopher Petersen, from May 2013 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 Finn Christopher Petersen has played.
What does Finn Christopher Petersen play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Finn Christopher Petersen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Finn Christopher Petersen answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Finn Christopher Petersen play as White?
As White, Finn Christopher Petersen's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Finn Christopher Petersen play as Black?
As Black, Finn Christopher Petersen most often plays: Italian Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Vienna Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Finn Christopher Petersen's FIDE rating?
Finn Christopher Petersen is currently rated 1,886 in classical chess and 1,851 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,905 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Finn Christopher Petersen played?
Our database contains 121 games by Finn Christopher Petersen, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 19 draws, 54 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Finn Christopher Petersen?
121 games by Finn Christopher 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.