Prepare against Finn Pedersen
FM · DNK · World #5,273 classical · FIDE ID 1400762
When preparing against Finn Pedersen, expect 1.Nf3 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 489 games by Finn Pedersen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Finn Pedersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Finn 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 | 2,266 | 2,340 | Sep 2009 |
| Blitz | 2,222 | 2,303 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 489 | 220 | 136 | 133 | 45.0% |
| As White | 240 | 116 | 71 | 53 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 249 | 104 | 65 | 80 | 41.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Finn Pedersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Finn Pedersen's side.
First moves as White (240 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 106 | 44.2% | 69.3% |
| d4 | 72 | 30.0% | 56.9% |
| e4 | 28 | 11.7% | 67.9% |
| g3 | 18 | 7.5% | 69.4% |
| c4 | 15 | 6.3% | 36.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 44% of White games, 69.3% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nf3 (55.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 95 | 92.2% | 49.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 88 | 89.8% | 55.7% |
| c6 | 7 | 7.1% | 85.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Finn Pedersen's chess games
All 489 games by Finn 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: 220 wins, 136 draws, 133 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 28 | 17/7/4 | 60.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 26 | 14/5/7 | 53.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 10/9/4 | 43.5% |
| A48 | London System | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Colle System | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A15 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 78 | 31/23/24 | 39.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 28 | 11/2/15 | 39.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 20 | 9/7/4 | 45.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Vlastimil Jansa | 2,485 | Herning | A48 |
| Nov 1999 | Jesper Hall | 2,476 | chT-DEN 9900 | B24 |
| Jul 2015 | Lorenz Maximilian Drabke | 2,471 | ch-NATO 26th | D04 |
| Oct 2011 | Carsten Hoi | 2,372 | chT-DEN 1112 50th | A11 |
| Jan 1991 | Peter Heine Nielsen | 2,365 | chT-DEN 9192 | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-DEN | 1999 | 36 | 22.5 | 2,373 |
| ch-DEN | 1990 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,240 |
| 45th Capablanca Memorial Open | 2010 | 10 | 5 | 2,196 |
| chT-DEN 1415 53rd | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 2,154 |
| ch-DEN U18 int | 1982 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,307 |
| chT-DEN 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,135 |
| chT-DEN 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 8 | 2,484 |
| chT-DEN 0910 48th | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,224 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Finn Pedersen's chess games?
489 games by Finn 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 Finn Pedersen has played.
What does Finn Pedersen play on the first move as White?
Across 240 games with White in our database, Finn Pedersen opens with 1.Nf3 (44% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Finn Pedersen answers 1...c6 (92% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).
What openings does Finn Pedersen play as White?
As White, Finn Pedersen's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (28 games, 60.7% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 53.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (23 games, 43.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 240 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Finn Pedersen play as Black?
As Black, Finn Pedersen most often plays: Slav Defense (78 games, 39.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (20 games, 45.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 249 games.
What is Finn Pedersen's FIDE rating?
Finn Pedersen is currently rated 2,266 in classical chess and 2,222 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,340 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Finn Pedersen played?
Our database contains 489 games by Finn Pedersen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 220 wins, 136 draws, 133 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Finn Pedersen?
489 games by Finn 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.