Prepare against Karsten Nymann Pedersen
DNK · World #23,451 classical · FIDE ID 1410156
When preparing against Karsten Nymann Pedersen, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 94 games by Karsten Nymann Pedersen, covering Jul 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Karsten Nymann Pedersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karsten Nymann 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 | 2,030 | 2,103 | Jan 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,038 | 2,038 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 29 | 22 | 43 | 30.9% |
| As White | 46 | 20 | 11 | 15 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 48 | 9 | 11 | 28 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karsten Nymann Pedersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karsten Nymann Pedersen's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 54.3% | 56.0% |
| e4 | 18 | 39.1% | 55.6% |
| g3 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 45.5% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 22.7% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 18.2% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 13.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 66.7% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Karsten Nymann Pedersen's chess games
All 94 games by Karsten Nymann Pedersen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 29 wins, 22 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1986 | Carsten Hoi | 2,405 | Aarhus A | B06 |
| Jan 1997 | Erik Pedersen | 2,400 | Skolernes CC Open | C50 |
| Jan 1993 | Allan Holst | 2,305 | chB-DEN | C44 |
| Jan 1996 | Dalius Jocys | 2,190 | Marijampole Open | D00 |
| Feb 2023 | Jens Kolbak | 2,134 | ch-DEN Seniors | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-DEN | 1993 | 14 | 8 | 2,327 |
| Skolernes CC Open | 1997 | 9 | 2 | 1,985 |
| Senior-DM 2026 - 65+ | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,943 |
| ch-DEN Seniors | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 2,131 |
| ch-DEN Seniors 65 | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,762 |
| Aarhus A | 1986 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,234 |
| chT-DEN 9192 | 1991 | 7 | 2 | 2,113 |
| 11th Politiken Cup | 1989 | 6 | 3 | 2,294 |
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Where can I find Karsten Nymann Pedersen's chess games?
94 games by Karsten Nymann Pedersen, from Jul 2006 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 Karsten Nymann Pedersen has played.
What does Karsten Nymann Pedersen play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Karsten Nymann Pedersen opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karsten Nymann Pedersen answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Karsten Nymann Pedersen play as White?
As White, Karsten Nymann Pedersen's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karsten Nymann Pedersen play as Black?
As Black, Karsten Nymann Pedersen most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Karsten Nymann Pedersen's FIDE rating?
Karsten Nymann Pedersen is currently rated 2,030 in classical chess, 2,038 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,103 (Jan 2022).
How many games has Karsten Nymann Pedersen played?
Our database contains 94 games by Karsten Nymann Pedersen, covering Jul 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 22 draws, 43 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karsten Nymann Pedersen?
94 games by Karsten Nymann 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.