Prepare against Jacob Bang Pedersen
DNK · World #14,802 classical · FIDE ID 1402730
When preparing against Jacob Bang Pedersen, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 80 games by Jacob Bang Pedersen, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jacob Bang Pedersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacob Bang 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 | 2,108 | 2,184 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,031 | 2,152 | Mar 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,082 | 2,152 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 19 | 25 | 36 | 23.8% |
| As White | 43 | 8 | 13 | 22 | 18.6% |
| As Black | 37 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacob Bang Pedersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacob Bang Pedersen's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 76.7% | 31.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 11.6% | 40.0% |
| c3 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 31.8% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 68.8% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 36.4% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Jacob Bang Pedersen's chess games
All 80 games by Jacob Bang Pedersen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 19 wins, 25 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Vladimir Poley | 2,360 | Aalborg Open | A05 |
| Jan 1993 | Sigfred From | 2,285 | Aalborg Open | A46 |
| Jan 2000 | Franz Sirch | 2,215 | 11th ch-NATO | D80 |
| Sep 2023 | Kamil Cichy | 2,195 | ch-NATO 33rd | B13 |
| Jan 2000 | Gunter Deleyn | 2,182 | 11th ch-NATO | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 6 | 2,292 |
| Aalborg Open | 1993 | 9 | 3 | 2,179 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2015 | 8 | 2 | 2,121 |
| 11th ch-NATO | 2000 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,463 |
| 10th ch-NATO | 1999 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,168 |
| ch-NATO 33rd | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,115 |
| Pardubice Open A | 2005 | 5 | 0 | 1,863 |
| Koge Open B | 1997 | 5 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacob Bang Pedersen's chess games?
80 games by Jacob Bang Pedersen, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Jacob Bang Pedersen has played.
What does Jacob Bang Pedersen play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Jacob Bang Pedersen opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.c3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacob Bang Pedersen answers 1...c6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games).
What openings does Jacob Bang Pedersen play as White?
As White, Jacob Bang Pedersen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacob Bang Pedersen play as Black?
As Black, Jacob Bang Pedersen most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Jacob Bang Pedersen's FIDE rating?
Jacob Bang Pedersen is currently rated 2,108 in classical chess, 2,031 in rapid and 2,082 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,184 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Jacob Bang Pedersen played?
Our database contains 80 games by Jacob Bang Pedersen, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 25 draws, 36 losses (23.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacob Bang Pedersen?
80 games by Jacob Bang 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.