Prepare against Pelle Bank
FM · DNK · World #4,617 classical · FIDE ID 1402889
Our database contains 264 games by Pelle Bank, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pelle Bank's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pelle Bank 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 | 2,284 | 2,329 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,287 | 2,320 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,258 | 2,327 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 264 | 85 | 77 | 102 | 32.2% |
| As White | 134 | 46 | 37 | 51 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 130 | 39 | 40 | 51 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pelle Bank's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pelle Bank's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 62 | 46.3% | 53.2% |
| e4 | 57 | 42.5% | 46.5% |
| c4 | 6 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 53.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Bank usually continues Bg5 (58.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Bank usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Bank usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 46.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Bank usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Bank usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Bank usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 37 | 61.7% | 47.3% |
| e6 | 7 | 11.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 8.3% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 8.3% | 40.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 20 | 40.0% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 18.0% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 8 | 16.0% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 14.0% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 4.0% | 25.0% |
Pelle Bank's chess games
All 264 games by Pelle Bank 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: 85 wins, 77 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 29 | 14/6/9 | 48.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 61 | 18/16/27 | 29.5% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B28 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Jonny Hector | 2,485 | DEN Club Cup | B06 |
| May 2025 | Filip Boe Olsen | 2,471 | SonFlow Cup | C11 |
| Mar 2003 | Klaus Berg | 2,427 | chT-DEN 0203 | B06 |
| Nov 2004 | Simon Bekker-Jensen | 2,405 | chT-DEN 0405 | B20 |
| Jan 2014 | Kim Pilgaard | 2,403 | chT-DEN 1314 52nd | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Aarhus A | 2022 | 13 | 6 | 2,252 |
| 18th Politiken Cup | 1996 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,326 |
| 26th Politiken Cup | 2004 | 10 | 6 | 2,261 |
| chT-DEN 1415 53rd | 2015 | 9 | 1 | 2,055 |
| Aarhus Summer Candidate | 2002 | 9 | 6 | 2,338 |
| 56th chT-DEN 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,468 |
| Fredericia IM | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,138 |
| chT-DEN 1314 52nd | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,366 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pelle Bank's chess games?
264 games by Pelle Bank, 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 Pelle Bank has played.
What does Pelle Bank play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Pelle Bank opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pelle Bank answers 1...g6 (62% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games).
What openings does Pelle Bank play as White?
As White, Pelle Bank's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (29 games, 48.3% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pelle Bank play as Black?
As Black, Pelle Bank most often plays: Modern Defense (61 games, 29.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Pelle Bank's FIDE rating?
Pelle Bank is currently rated 2,284 in classical chess, 2,287 in rapid and 2,258 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,329 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Pelle Bank played?
Our database contains 264 games by Pelle Bank, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 77 draws, 102 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pelle Bank?
264 games by Pelle Bank 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.