Prepare against Johan Pettersen
Norway · World #18,405 classical · FIDE ID 1522183
Our database contains 58 games by Johan Pettersen, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johan Pettersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johan Pettersen 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 | 2,071 | 2,073 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,988 | 1,993 | Oct 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,985 | 1,985 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 15 | 11 | 32 | 25.9% |
| As White | 29 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 27.6% |
| As Black | 29 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johan Pettersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johan Pettersen's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 55.2% | 31.3% |
| d4 | 10 | 34.5% | 45.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 6.9% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 31.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Pettersen usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Pettersen usually continues Bc4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Pettersen usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Pettersen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Pettersen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Pettersen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 83.3% | 35.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 45.5% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
Johan Pettersen's chess games
All 58 games by Johan Pettersen in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 15 wins, 11 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D75 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Viktor Haarmark Nielsen | 2,332 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | B14 |
| Jul 2018 | Thomas Christensen | 2,218 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | C30 |
| Jul 2018 | Baldur Teodor Petersson | 2,153 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | A38 |
| Jul 2018 | Peter Klings | 2,102 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | E61 |
| Jul 2017 | Edit Machlik | 2,084 | ch-NOR U20 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,257 |
| 23rd Chigorin Memorial | 2015 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,862 |
| ch-NOR U20 | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 1,709 |
| Tromsoe NNM Class1 | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 1,558 |
| Nordstrand GP | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 2,069 |
| ch-NOR North Master | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,063 |
| Harstad Advokatfirmaet Open | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,950 |
| Narvik Rallarsjakken B | 2012 | 4 | 1 | 837 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johan Pettersen's chess games?
58 games by Johan Pettersen, from Dec 2014 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 Johan Pettersen has played.
What does Johan Pettersen play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Johan Pettersen opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.g3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johan Pettersen answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games).
What openings does Johan Pettersen play as White?
As White, Johan Pettersen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johan Pettersen play as Black?
As Black, Johan Pettersen most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Johan Pettersen's FIDE rating?
Johan Pettersen is currently rated 2,071 in classical chess, 1,988 in rapid and 1,985 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,073 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Johan Pettersen played?
Our database contains 58 games by Johan Pettersen, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 11 draws, 32 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johan Pettersen?
58 games by Johan Pettersen 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.