Prepare against Henrik Dahl Pedersen
FM · DNK · World #3,956 classical · FIDE ID 1404199
Our database contains 363 games by Henrik Dahl Pedersen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Henrik Dahl Pedersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henrik Dahl 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 | 2,304 | 2,304 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,220 | 2,257 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,171 | 2,171 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 363 | 154 | 92 | 117 | 42.4% |
| As White | 184 | 85 | 45 | 54 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 179 | 69 | 47 | 63 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henrik Dahl Pedersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henrik Dahl Pedersen's side.
First moves as White (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 77 | 41.8% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 50 | 27.2% | 58.0% |
| c4 | 43 | 23.4% | 55.8% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 7.1% | 80.8% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 24 | 29.6% | 52.1% |
| e6 | 21 | 25.9% | 61.9% |
| c5 | 21 | 25.9% | 59.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 7.4% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 6.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 55.2% | 52.7% |
| d5 | 15 | 22.4% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 9 | 13.4% | 27.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.5% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Henrik Dahl Pedersen's chess games
All 363 games by Henrik Dahl 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: 154 wins, 92 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A54 | Indian Defense | 22 | 12/5/5 | 54.5% |
| E61 | English Opening | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Martin Haubro | 2,403 | Copenhagen Obro | B48 |
| Jul 2020 | Uffe Vinter-Schou | 2,349 | Copenhagen CC IM | E48 |
| Jul 2022 | Mikkel Strange | 2,329 | 3rd Koge Lang Sommer | C55 |
| Dec 2024 | Kaare Hove Kristensen | 2,307 | 62nd TCh-DEN Ex 2024-25 | D37 |
| Feb 2026 | Jacob Sylvan | 2,306 | 63rd chT-DEN Ex 2025-26 | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koge Xtracon Open | 2015 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,109 |
| 18th Politiken Cup | 1996 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,015 |
| 17th Politiken Cup | 1995 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,067 |
| 3rd Koge Lang Sommer | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,242 |
| Tage Sorensen Memorial | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,249 |
| 5th Borup Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,138 |
| ch-DEN cand | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,202 |
| 62nd TCh-DEN Ex 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,436 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henrik Dahl Pedersen's chess games?
363 games by Henrik Dahl 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 Henrik Dahl Pedersen has played.
What does Henrik Dahl Pedersen play on the first move as White?
Across 184 games with White in our database, Henrik Dahl Pedersen opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henrik Dahl Pedersen answers 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Henrik Dahl Pedersen play as White?
As White, Henrik Dahl Pedersen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (22 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 43.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 184 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henrik Dahl Pedersen play as Black?
As Black, Henrik Dahl Pedersen most often plays: Dutch Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 179 games.
What is Henrik Dahl Pedersen's FIDE rating?
Henrik Dahl Pedersen is currently rated 2,304 in classical chess, 2,220 in rapid and 2,171 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Henrik Dahl Pedersen played?
Our database contains 363 games by Henrik Dahl Pedersen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 154 wins, 92 draws, 117 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henrik Dahl Pedersen?
363 games by Henrik Dahl 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.