Prepare against Jesper Schultz-Pedersen
DNK · World #17,772 classical · FIDE ID 1404482
Our database contains 252 games by Jesper Schultz-Pedersen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jesper Schultz-Pedersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jesper Schultz-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 | 2,077 | 2,258 | Apr 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,089 | 2,103 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 252 | 114 | 63 | 74 | 45.2% |
| As White | 127 | 63 | 31 | 33 | 49.6% |
| As Black | 125 | 51 | 32 | 41 | 40.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jesper Schultz-Pedersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jesper Schultz-Pedersen's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 114 | 89.8% | 59.6% |
| d4 | 10 | 7.9% | 80.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 59.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Schultz-Pedersen usually continues b4 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Schultz-Pedersen usually continues d4 (61.8% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Schultz-Pedersen usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Schultz-Pedersen usually continues Bg5 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Schultz-Pedersen usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 36 | 75.0% | 52.8% |
| b6 | 6 | 12.5% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 8.3% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 42.6% | 62.5% |
| Nc6 | 19 | 40.4% | 63.2% |
| b6 | 5 | 10.6% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Jesper Schultz-Pedersen's chess games
All 252 games by Jesper Schultz-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: 114 wins, 63 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 17 | 10/1/6 | 58.8% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 13 | 2/8/3 | 15.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 22 | 7/7/8 | 31.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| A50 | Mikenas Defense | 13 | 7/2/3 | 53.8% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Peter Froehlich | 2,421 | Australian Open | A47 |
| Jan 1996 | Can Arduman | 2,410 | 18th Politiken Cup | C02 |
| Feb 2020 | Jens Kristiansen | 2,406 | 100th Hillerod Anniversary Open | B07 |
| Jan 2003 | Stephen J Solomon | 2,347 | Australian Open | B50 |
| Jan 1995 | Johan Furhoff | 2,345 | 17th Politiken Cup | C16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,087 |
| Hillerod NSU Open | 2011 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,221 |
| Australian Open | 2003 | 11 | 7 | 2,366 |
| 18th Politiken Cup | 1996 | 11 | 6 | 2,392 |
| 22nd Politiken Cup | 2000 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,204 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 1,977 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 6 | 2,091 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,232 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jesper Schultz-Pedersen's chess games?
252 games by Jesper Schultz-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 Jesper Schultz-Pedersen has played.
What does Jesper Schultz-Pedersen play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Jesper Schultz-Pedersen opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jesper Schultz-Pedersen answers 1...Nc6 (75% of games), 1...b6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nc6 (40% of games), 1...b6 (11% of games).
What openings does Jesper Schultz-Pedersen play as White?
As White, Jesper Schultz-Pedersen's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jesper Schultz-Pedersen play as Black?
As Black, Jesper Schultz-Pedersen most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (15 games, 53.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Jesper Schultz-Pedersen's FIDE rating?
Jesper Schultz-Pedersen is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess, 2,089 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,258 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Jesper Schultz-Pedersen played?
Our database contains 252 games by Jesper Schultz-Pedersen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 114 wins, 63 draws, 74 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jesper Schultz-Pedersen?
252 games by Jesper Schultz-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.