Prepare against Lars Erik Pedersen
Norway · World #24,957 classical · FIDE ID 1503464
Our database contains 96 games by Lars Erik Pedersen, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lars Erik Pedersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lars Erik 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 | 2,018 | 2,087 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 35 | 30 | 31 | 36.5% |
| As White | 50 | 22 | 13 | 15 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 46 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lars Erik Pedersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lars Erik Pedersen's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 58.0% | 58.6% |
| e4 | 15 | 30.0% | 46.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.0% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 68.2% | 53.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 53.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
Lars Erik Pedersen's chess games
All 96 games by Lars Erik Pedersen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 35 wins, 30 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Mads Smith Hansen | 2,350 | 19th North Sea Cup | B30 |
| Jun 2009 | Pieta Garret | 2,326 | 20th ch-NATO | D34 |
| Apr 2004 | Rune Myhrvold | 2,192 | ch-NOR Open | B01 |
| Feb 2003 | Oystein Saether | 2,168 | chT-NOR east 0203 | B08 |
| Jun 2009 | Sascha Schiffers | 2,139 | 3rd Maastricht Limburg Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR Open | 2004 | 18 | 9 | 2,221 |
| 2nd Gausdal Classics Open | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,929 |
| 19th North Sea Cup | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,106 |
| chT-NOR east 0203 | 2003 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,224 |
| Maastricht Limburg Open | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,026 |
| 20th ch-NATO | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,149 |
| 3rd Maastricht Limburg Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,170 |
| 34th ch-NOR Open | 2003 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,088 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lars Erik Pedersen's chess games?
96 games by Lars Erik Pedersen, from Jul 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 Lars Erik Pedersen has played.
What does Lars Erik Pedersen play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Lars Erik Pedersen opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lars Erik Pedersen answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Lars Erik Pedersen play as White?
As White, Lars Erik Pedersen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lars Erik Pedersen play as Black?
As Black, Lars Erik Pedersen most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Lars Erik Pedersen's FIDE rating?
Lars Erik Pedersen is currently rated 2,018 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,087 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Lars Erik Pedersen played?
Our database contains 96 games by Lars Erik Pedersen, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 30 draws, 31 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lars Erik Pedersen?
96 games by Lars Erik 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.