Prepare against Gunnar Pedersen
CM · DNK · World #9,847 classical · FIDE ID 1407414
When preparing against Gunnar Pedersen, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (69%).
Our database contains 184 games by Gunnar Pedersen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gunnar Pedersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gunnar 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 | 2,172 | 2,266 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,132 | 2,210 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,166 | 2,205 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 58 | 66 | 60 | 31.5% |
| As White | 87 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 97 | 27 | 40 | 30 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gunnar Pedersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gunnar Pedersen's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 65 | 74.7% | 51.5% |
| e4 | 10 | 11.5% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 8.0% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 5.7% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 51.5% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c6 (40% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 89.2% | 51.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 10.8% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 68.6% | 52.1% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 14.3% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
| b5 | 2 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
Gunnar Pedersen's chess games
All 184 games by Gunnar Pedersen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 58 wins, 66 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 0/6/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A63 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2003 | Emil Hermansson | 2,396 | Ribe EMT IM | D00 |
| Apr 2022 | Andreas Skytte Hagen | 2,367 | Gr 2 DEN-ch Blitz Final | A25 |
| Apr 2006 | Martin Matthiesen | 2,365 | Ribe EMT Master 2 | E61 |
| Mar 2013 | Jakob Aabling-Thomsen | 2,341 | chT-DEN 1213 | B40 |
| Oct 2022 | Kaare Hove Kristensen | 2,267 | chT-DEN 2223 60th | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,205 |
| ch-Aarhus B | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,202 |
| 26th Politiken Cup | 2004 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,373 |
| 22nd North Sea Cup | 2007 | 10 | 6 | 2,257 |
| ch-DEN U18 int | 1979 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,221 |
| 21st North Sea Cup | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,254 |
| 20th North Sea Cup | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,052 |
| ch-DEN Blitz | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,010 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gunnar Pedersen's chess games?
184 games by Gunnar Pedersen, from Apr 2003 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 Gunnar Pedersen has played.
What does Gunnar Pedersen play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Gunnar Pedersen opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gunnar Pedersen answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Gunnar Pedersen play as White?
As White, Gunnar Pedersen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gunnar Pedersen play as Black?
As Black, Gunnar Pedersen most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Gunnar Pedersen's FIDE rating?
Gunnar Pedersen is currently rated 2,172 in classical chess, 2,132 in rapid and 2,166 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,266 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Gunnar Pedersen played?
Our database contains 184 games by Gunnar Pedersen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 66 draws, 60 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gunnar Pedersen?
184 games by Gunnar 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.