Prepare against Henrik Petersen
FM · DEU · World #4,384 classical · FIDE ID 34601775
Our database contains 63 games by Henrik Petersen, covering Oct 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Henrik Petersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henrik 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 | 2,292 | 2,321 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,984 | 1,984 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,186 | 2,186 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 27 | 13 | 23 | 42.9% |
| As White | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 29 | 12 | 5 | 12 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henrik Petersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henrik Petersen's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 82.4% | 55.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Petersen usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Petersen usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Petersen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Petersen usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Petersen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Petersen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 40.0% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 4 | 26.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Henrik Petersen's chess games
All 63 games by Henrik Petersen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2020 - 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: 27 wins, 13 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A63 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Emil Schmidek | 2,453 | Rudolf Teschner Mem 2026 | B10 |
| Oct 2024 | Christian Gloeckler | 2,336 | Rainer Radtke Mem | C41 |
| Jun 2025 | Timur Kocharin | 2,304 | 3rd Munich Whitsun Open A | B30 |
| Jun 2025 | Sanket Chakravarty | 2,303 | 3rd Munich Whitsun Open A | B30 |
| Jan 2024 | Cedric Chassard | 2,253 | Oberliga Sued W 2324 | C48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,134 |
| 3rd Munich Whitsun Open A | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,319 |
| 16. Rheinland-Pfalz Open | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,136 |
| Oberliga Sued W 2324 | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 2,243 |
| Kreuzberger Schachsommer - Werner-Ott-Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,322 |
| Rainer Radtke Mem | 2024 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,146 |
| 15th Rheinland-Pfalz Open | 2025 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,145 |
| BL2-West 2324 | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 2,127 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henrik Petersen's chess games?
63 games by Henrik Petersen, from Oct 2020 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 Henrik Petersen has played.
What does Henrik Petersen play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Henrik Petersen opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henrik Petersen answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Henrik Petersen play as White?
As White, Henrik Petersen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henrik Petersen play as Black?
As Black, Henrik Petersen most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Henrik Petersen's FIDE rating?
Henrik Petersen is currently rated 2,292 in classical chess, 1,984 in rapid and 2,186 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Henrik Petersen played?
Our database contains 63 games by Henrik Petersen, covering Oct 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 13 draws, 23 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henrik Petersen?
63 games by Henrik 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.