Prepare against Martin Reib Petersen
DNK · World #29,057 classical · FIDE ID 1412000
When preparing against Martin Reib Petersen, expect 1.e4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%).
Our database contains 93 games by Martin Reib Petersen, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Reib Petersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Reib 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 | 1,991 | 2,132 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 2,000 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 1,987 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 24 | 29 | 40 | 25.8% |
| As White | 47 | 13 | 13 | 21 | 27.7% |
| As Black | 46 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 23.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Reib Petersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Reib Petersen's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 46.8% | 56.8% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 8 | 17.0% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Petersen usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Petersen usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Petersen usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Petersen usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Petersen usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Petersen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 72.7% | 59.4% |
| e5 | 3 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 94.4% | 23.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Martin Reib Petersen's chess games
All 93 games by Martin Reib Petersen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 24 wins, 29 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Jacob Aagaard | 2,411 | 19th North Sea Cup | B15 |
| Oct 2011 | Bo Garner Christensen | 2,277 | ch-Copenhagen Obro 75th | B21 |
| Jul 2013 | Mogens Thuesen | 2,267 | Horsens Lang Weekend Open | B22 |
| Dec 2013 | Martin Haubro | 2,214 | Copenhagen Obro New Year Open | D41 |
| Oct 2011 | Eric Brondum | 2,140 | ch-Copenhagen Obro 75th | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,083 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,135 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 2,026 |
| Copenhagen Obro New Year Open | 2017 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,019 |
| 19th North Sea Cup | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,197 |
| ch-DEN | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 2,024 |
| 70th ch-Copenhagen Obro | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,953 |
| 20th North Sea Cup | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,232 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Reib Petersen's chess games?
93 games by Martin Reib Petersen, from Jul 2005 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 Martin Reib Petersen has played.
What does Martin Reib Petersen play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Martin Reib Petersen opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Reib Petersen answers 1...c6 (73% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Martin Reib Petersen play as White?
As White, Martin Reib Petersen's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Reib Petersen play as Black?
As Black, Martin Reib Petersen most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Martin Reib Petersen's FIDE rating?
Martin Reib Petersen is currently rated 1,991 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,132 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Martin Reib Petersen played?
Our database contains 93 games by Martin Reib Petersen, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 29 draws, 40 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Reib Petersen?
93 games by Martin Reib 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.