Prepare against Frank Gjerning Petersen
DNK · World #66,941 classical · FIDE ID 1427032
When preparing against Frank Gjerning Petersen, expect 1.d4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (29% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (43%).
Our database contains 37 games by Frank Gjerning Petersen, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Frank Gjerning Petersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Gjerning 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 | 1,831 | 1,866 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,855 | 1,882 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 14 | 7 | 16 | 37.8% |
| As White | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Gjerning Petersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Gjerning Petersen's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 47.1% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 8 | 47.1% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Petersen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Petersen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Petersen usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Petersen usually continues Be2 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Petersen usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Petersen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Frank Gjerning Petersen's chess games
All 37 games by Frank Gjerning Petersen in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - Aug 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: 14 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Henning Larsen | 1,934 | ch-DEN G7-2 | B31 |
| Apr 2017 | Lars Schoning | 1,862 | ch-DEN G7-2 | A83 |
| Mar 2024 | Sauran Bekmukhanov | 1,862 | ch-DEN sf6 | D05 |
| Mar 2024 | Henrik Holm | 1,858 | ch-DEN sf6 | D05 |
| Apr 2017 | Birger Poul Moller | 1,835 | ch-DEN G7-2 | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24nd ch-Bayern Seniors | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,778 |
| ch-DEN G7-2 | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,958 |
| ch-DEN KP Gr1 | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,810 |
| ch-DEN sf6 | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,917 |
| Faxe Eftermiddag A | 2014 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,705 |
| 14th Calvia Amateur Open | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,912 |
| Danish Team Rapid Championship 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,538 |
| ch-DEN sf8 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,435 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Gjerning Petersen's chess games?
37 games by Frank Gjerning Petersen, from Nov 2010 to Aug 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 Frank Gjerning Petersen has played.
What does Frank Gjerning Petersen play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Frank Gjerning Petersen opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Gjerning Petersen answers 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Frank Gjerning Petersen play as White?
As White, Frank Gjerning Petersen's most-played openings in our database are: London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Gjerning Petersen play as Black?
As Black, Frank Gjerning Petersen most often plays: Dutch Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Bird's opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Frank Gjerning Petersen's FIDE rating?
Frank Gjerning Petersen is currently rated 1,831 in classical chess, 1,855 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,866 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Frank Gjerning Petersen played?
Our database contains 37 games by Frank Gjerning Petersen, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Gjerning Petersen?
37 games by Frank Gjerning 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.