Prepare against Max Moe Pedersen
Norway · World #23,228 classical · FIDE ID 1532596
Our database contains 48 games by Max Moe Pedersen, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Max Moe Pedersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Max Moe 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 | 2,031 | 2,063 | Oct 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,947 | 1,947 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,039 | 2,039 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 14 | 11 | 23 | 29.2% |
| As White | 25 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 96.0% | 45.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues c4 (14.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 72.7% | 31.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Max Moe Pedersen's chess games
All 48 games by Max Moe Pedersen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - 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: 14 wins, 11 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A79 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D66 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Eivind Grunt Kreken | 2,229 | ch-NOR Rapid | D00 |
| Nov 2023 | Bjorn Robert Lovoll Unhjem | 1,990 | Benidorm Open A | D37 |
| Oct 2023 | K. Krithigga | 1,989 | Fagernes Autumn Open | A11 |
| Oct 2023 | William Rutherford | 1,926 | Benidorm Open A | D37 |
| May 2022 | Pal Agdestein | 1,877 | chT-NOR Clubs | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hell Open | 2019 | 10 | 2 | 1,651 |
| Fagernes Autumn Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,990 |
| Benidorm Open A | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 2,004 |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2022 | 5 | 4 | 1,844 |
| chT-NOR Elite 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 2,018 |
| Trondheim Open B | 2021 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,998 |
| Ostersund Storsjodraget Open | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,835 |
| ch-NOR Rapid | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2,629 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Max Moe Pedersen's chess games?
48 games by Max Moe Pedersen, from Jul 2016 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 Max Moe Pedersen has played.
What does Max Moe Pedersen play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Max Moe Pedersen opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Max Moe Pedersen answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Max Moe Pedersen play as White?
As White, Max Moe Pedersen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Max Moe Pedersen play as Black?
As Black, Max Moe Pedersen most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Max Moe Pedersen's FIDE rating?
Max Moe Pedersen is currently rated 2,031 in classical chess, 1,947 in rapid and 2,039 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,063 (Oct 2023).
How many games has Max Moe Pedersen played?
Our database contains 48 games by Max Moe Pedersen, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 11 draws, 23 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Max Moe Pedersen?
48 games by Max Moe 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.