Prepare against Jan Rode Pedersen
DNK · World #16,460 classical · FIDE ID 1405144
When preparing against Jan Rode Pedersen, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%).
Our database contains 156 games by Jan Rode Pedersen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Rode Pedersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Rode 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 | 2,090 | 2,266 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,081 | 2,082 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 61 | 41 | 54 | 39.1% |
| As White | 81 | 35 | 25 | 21 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 75 | 26 | 16 | 33 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Rode Pedersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Rode Pedersen's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 88.9% | 59.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 7.4% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues d4 (81.8% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 85.2% | 52.2% |
| c6 | 4 | 14.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 96.0% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Jan Rode Pedersen's chess games
All 156 games by Jan Rode 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: 61 wins, 41 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A20 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Bjarke Sahl | 2,368 | Copenhagen Challenge | B19 |
| Jul 2007 | Alfred Weindl | 2,361 | 22nd North Sea Cup | B31 |
| Apr 2006 | Bo Jacobsen | 2,308 | ch-DEN cand | A05 |
| Jan 2012 | Kresten Schmidt | 2,303 | chT-DEN 1112 50th | B32 |
| Apr 2006 | Stefan Christensen | 2,288 | ch-DEN cand | C03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd North Sea Cup | 2007 | 10 | 6 | 2,242 |
| 81st Hastings Masters Open | 2006 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,275 |
| 23rd North Sea Cup | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,111 |
| ch-DEN cand | 2018 | 10 | 8 | 2,444 |
| 20th North Sea Cup | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,229 |
| chT-DEN 1112 50th | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,219 |
| 21st North Sea Cup | 2006 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,260 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 2,366 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Rode Pedersen's chess games?
156 games by Jan Rode 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 Jan Rode Pedersen has played.
What does Jan Rode Pedersen play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Jan Rode Pedersen opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Rode Pedersen answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Jan Rode Pedersen play as White?
As White, Jan Rode Pedersen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Rode Pedersen play as Black?
As Black, Jan Rode Pedersen most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Jan Rode Pedersen's FIDE rating?
Jan Rode Pedersen is currently rated 2,090 in classical chess, 2,081 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,266 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Jan Rode Pedersen played?
Our database contains 156 games by Jan Rode Pedersen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 41 draws, 54 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Rode Pedersen?
156 games by Jan Rode 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.