Prepare against Niels Pedersen
DNK · World #45,550 classical · FIDE ID 1410997
When preparing against Niels Pedersen, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 52 games by Niels Pedersen, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Niels Pedersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niels 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 | 1,911 | 2,062 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,901 | 1,901 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 12 | 23 | 17 | 23.1% |
| As White | 27 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 25 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niels Pedersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niels Pedersen's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 55.6% | 36.7% |
| d4 | 9 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 11.1% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 36.7% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nc6 (11% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 46.2% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 30.8% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
Niels Pedersen's chess games
All 52 games by Niels Pedersen 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: 12 wins, 23 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D42 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Tommy B. Schmidt | 2,203 | Copenhagen Challenge | E97 |
| Jul 2009 | Niels Norskov Laursen | 2,191 | 31st Politiken Cup | E94 |
| Jul 2009 | Jorgen Hvenekilde | 2,179 | 31st Politiken Cup | D61 |
| Apr 2010 | Nicholas Nielsen | 2,162 | chB-DEN | B12 |
| Apr 2012 | Esben Christensen | 2,022 | ch-DEN qual1 | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN G7-1 | 2017 | 14 | 5 | 1,868 |
| 31st Politiken Cup | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,280 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 2,298 |
| chB-DEN | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,218 |
| ch-DEN qual1 | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 1,906 |
| ch-DEN 2A | 2013 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,825 |
| ch-G7-A-DEN | 2014 | 4 | 1 | 1,803 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niels Pedersen's chess games?
52 games by Niels Pedersen, 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 Niels Pedersen has played.
What does Niels Pedersen play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Niels Pedersen opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niels Pedersen answers 1...c6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Niels Pedersen play as White?
As White, Niels Pedersen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niels Pedersen play as Black?
As Black, Niels Pedersen most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Niels Pedersen's FIDE rating?
Niels Pedersen is currently rated 1,911 in classical chess, 1,901 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,062 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Niels Pedersen played?
Our database contains 52 games by Niels Pedersen, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 23 draws, 17 losses (23.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niels Pedersen?
52 games by Niels 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.