Prepare against Lars Wilton Pedersen
DNK · World #25,056 classical · FIDE ID 1404962
When preparing against Lars Wilton Pedersen, expect 1.d4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 10.5% over 19 games.
Our database contains 131 games by Lars Wilton Pedersen, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Lars Wilton Pedersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lars Wilton 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 | 2,181 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,048 | 2,087 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 24 | 64 | 43 | 18.3% |
| As White | 65 | 15 | 31 | 19 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 66 | 9 | 33 | 24 | 13.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 330 rated games against 284 different opponents, across 86 events in 7 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 311 | 90 | 138 | 83 | 28.9% | 2,044 | 2,052 | 10 |
| Rapid | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 30.0% | 1,937 | 1,897 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 135 | 17 | 64 | 54 | 12.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 183 | 72 | 78 | 33 | 39.3% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 2 vs CM · 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 43 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 2,003 | 1,956 |
| 2025 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 1,991 | 2,079 |
| 2024 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1,829 | 1,829 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1,903 | 2,103 |
| 2022 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 2,031 | 2,031 |
| 2021 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1,932 | 2,012 |
| 2020 | 19 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 1,886 | 1,886 |
| 2019 | 24 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 2,000 | 2,016 |
| 2018 | 21 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 2,052 | 2,012 |
| 2017 | 28 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 2,061 | 2,061 |
| 2016 | 24 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 2,061 | 1,995 |
| 2015 | 23 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 2,056 | 2,126 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1,986 | 1,786 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2,124 | 1,990 |
| 2012 | 25 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 2,043 | 2,143 |
| 2011 | 25 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 2,117 | 2,100 |
| 2010 | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 2,186 | 2,159 |
| 2009 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2,176 | 2,226 |
| 2008 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 2,098 | 2,018 |
| 2007 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2,215 | 2,149 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2,182 | 2,049 |
Where Lars Wilton Pedersen has played
Denmark (68) · Germany (10) · Sweden (4) · Albania (1) · Czechia (1) · Greece (1) · Hungary (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lars Wilton Pedersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lars Wilton Pedersen's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 40.0% | 46.2% |
| c4 | 18 | 27.7% | 52.8% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 12.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 6 | 9.2% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (27% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nc3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 80.0% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 16.0% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 45.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 41.7% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
Lars Wilton Pedersen's chess games
All 131 games by Lars Wilton Pedersen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 24 wins, 64 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 19 | 2/7/10 | 10.5% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A20 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Mikkel Antonsen | 2,471 | 5th Borup Open | D38 |
| Jan 1992 | Jens Jorgen Christiansen | 2,300 | chB-DEN | D13 |
| Nov 1999 | Nina Hoiberg | 2,274 | chT-DEN 9900 | A04 |
| Jul 2004 | Hans-Peter Hansen | 2,211 | 19th North Sea Cup | D56 |
| May 2015 | Jakob Bjerre Jensen | 2,168 | Fredericia cand | D49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-DEN | 1994 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,220 |
| 19th North Sea Cup | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,265 |
| 5th Borup Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,200 |
| 31st Kiel Open | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,857 |
| Odense Andersen Open | 2012 | 8 | 3 | 1,954 |
| 29th Erfurt Open A | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 2,015 |
| Fredericia cand | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 2,061 |
| Odense Fynsmesterskabet | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 2,159 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lars Wilton Pedersen's chess games?
131 games by Lars Wilton Pedersen, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Wilton Pedersen has played.
What does Lars Wilton Pedersen play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Lars Wilton Pedersen opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lars Wilton Pedersen answers 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Lars Wilton Pedersen play as White?
As White, Lars Wilton Pedersen's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lars Wilton Pedersen play as Black?
As Black, Lars Wilton Pedersen most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (19 games, 10.5% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Lars Wilton Pedersen's FIDE rating?
Lars Wilton Pedersen is currently rated 2,018 in classical chess, 2,048 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,181 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Lars Wilton Pedersen played?
Our database contains 131 games by Lars Wilton Pedersen, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 64 draws, 43 losses (18.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lars Wilton Pedersen?
131 games by Lars Wilton 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.