Prepare against Nicolai Vesterbaek Pedersen
IM · DNK · World #2,782 classical · FIDE ID 1402340
Our database contains 1,221 games by Nicolai Vesterbaek Pedersen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicolai Vesterbaek Pedersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolai Vesterbaek 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 | 2,347 | 2,528 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,369 | 2,369 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,358 | 2,406 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,221 | 458 | 452 | 310 | 37.5% |
| As White | 622 | 279 | 220 | 123 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 599 | 179 | 232 | 187 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolai Vesterbaek Pedersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolai Vesterbaek Pedersen's side.
First moves as White (622 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 311 | 50.0% | 64.8% |
| e4 | 214 | 34.4% | 60.3% |
| Nf3 | 63 | 10.1% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 24 | 3.9% | 68.8% |
| b3 | 8 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 64.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues c4 (61.6% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues c4 (69.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 60.3% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues c3 (51.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nf3 (58.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues d4 (55.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (278 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 241 | 86.7% | 51.0% |
| c5 | 20 | 7.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 2.5% | 71.4% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.4% | 37.5% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (209 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 161 | 77.0% | 50.9% |
| d5 | 42 | 20.1% | 40.5% |
| f5 | 3 | 1.4% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Nicolai Vesterbaek Pedersen's chess games
All 1,221 games by Nicolai Vesterbaek Pedersen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 458 wins, 452 draws, 310 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 60 | 27/27/6 | 45.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 57 | 19/21/17 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 34 | 16/15/3 | 47.1% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 30 | 14/8/8 | 46.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 29 | 12/11/6 | 41.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 27 | 17/8/2 | 63.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 23 | 12/6/5 | 52.2% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 21 | 9/11/1 | 42.9% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 20 | 7/8/5 | 35.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 18 | 8/8/2 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 47 | 10/20/17 | 21.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 41 | 13/18/10 | 31.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 38 | 9/21/8 | 23.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 32 | 13/11/8 | 40.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 32 | 9/11/11 | 28.1% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 28 | 9/9/10 | 32.1% |
| A17 | English Opening | 25 | 4/9/12 | 16.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 6/7/11 | 25.0% |
| A60 | Catalan | 18 | 4/9/5 | 22.2% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 16 | 2/11/3 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Peter Heine Nielsen | 2,653 | chT-DEN 0506 | A57 |
| Apr 2013 | Eduardas Rozentalis | 2,631 | Koge Niels Juel Cup | E32 |
| Jul 2009 | Vladimir Burmakin | 2,627 | 14th Balaguer Open | D73 |
| Sep 2005 | Luke J McShane | 2,625 | 21st EU-Cup | A61 |
| Aug 2002 | Andrei Istratescu | 2,622 | 11th Kavala Open | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN | 2007 | 40 | 23.5 | 2,493 |
| Budapest FS07 GM | 2006 | 35 | 19.5 | 2,460 |
| chB-DEN | 2001 | 32 | 19.5 | 2,372 |
| Aarhus Open | 1994 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,326 |
| Aarhus Chess House | 2016 | 27 | 11.5 | 2,354 |
| Dieren Open | 2010 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,437 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2012 | 26 | 16.5 | 2,430 |
| Wch U20 | 1997 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,356 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Daniel Vesterbaek Pedersen (14 games) · Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen (13 games) · Carsten Hoi (11 games) · Lars Hansen (10 games) · Rasmus Skytte (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolai Vesterbaek Pedersen's chess games?
1,221 games by Nicolai Vesterbaek Pedersen, from Apr 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 Nicolai Vesterbaek Pedersen has played.
What does Nicolai Vesterbaek Pedersen play on the first move as White?
Across 622 games with White in our database, Nicolai Vesterbaek Pedersen opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolai Vesterbaek Pedersen answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Nicolai Vesterbaek Pedersen play as White?
As White, Nicolai Vesterbaek Pedersen's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (60 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (57 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (34 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 622 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolai Vesterbaek Pedersen play as Black?
As Black, Nicolai Vesterbaek Pedersen most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (47 games, 21.3% win rate); Indian Defense (41 games, 31.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (38 games, 23.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 599 games.
What is Nicolai Vesterbaek Pedersen's FIDE rating?
Nicolai Vesterbaek Pedersen is currently rated 2,347 in classical chess, 2,369 in rapid and 2,358 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,528 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Nicolai Vesterbaek Pedersen played?
Our database contains 1,221 games by Nicolai Vesterbaek Pedersen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 458 wins, 452 draws, 310 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolai Vesterbaek Pedersen?
1,221 games by Nicolai Vesterbaek 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.