Prepare against Kari Petersen
FRO · World #49,281 classical · FIDE ID 7202342
Our database contains 56 games by Kari Petersen, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kari Petersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kari 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 | 1,896 | 1,921 | Feb 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,899 | 1,899 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 10 | 13 | 33 | 17.9% |
| As White | 19 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 37 | 6 | 10 | 21 | 16.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kari Petersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kari Petersen's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 94.7% | 30.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 30.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Petersen usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Petersen usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …b6 (11% of these games) — Petersen usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Petersen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 84.2% | 28.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.8% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 58.3% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 20.0% |
Kari Petersen's chess games
All 56 games by Kari Petersen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 10 wins, 13 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A98 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Olaf Berg | 2,285 | chT-FAI 1718 | B51 |
| Apr 2016 | Finnbjorn Vang | 2,100 | chT-FAI 1516 | B22 |
| Jan 2015 | Suni Merkistein | 2,014 | chT-FAI 1415 | A29 |
| Mar 2019 | Herluf Hansen | 2,002 | chT-FAI 1819 | E83 |
| Mar 2013 | Jogvan Naes | 1,848 | chT-FAI 1213 | E69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FAI 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,984 |
| chT-FAI 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,879 |
| chT-FAI 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,662 |
| chT-FAI 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 1 | 2,024 |
| chT-FAI 2021 | 2021 | 6 | 0 | 1,853 |
| chT-FAI 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,881 |
| chT-FAI 1920 | 2020 | 5 | 0 | 1,762 |
| chT-FAI 1415 | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,858 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kari Petersen's chess games?
56 games by Kari Petersen, from Apr 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 Kari Petersen has played.
What does Kari Petersen play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Kari Petersen opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kari Petersen answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games).
What openings does Kari Petersen play as White?
As White, Kari Petersen's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kari Petersen play as Black?
As Black, Kari Petersen most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Kari Petersen's FIDE rating?
Kari Petersen is currently rated 1,896 in classical chess and 1,899 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,921 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Kari Petersen played?
Our database contains 56 games by Kari Petersen, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 13 draws, 33 losses (17.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kari Petersen?
56 games by Kari 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.