Prepare against Peter Erik Olsen
DNK · World #9,713 classical · FIDE ID 1401386
Our database contains 313 games by Peter Erik Olsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Erik Olsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Erik Olsen 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 | 2,174 | 2,281 | Oct 2005 |
| Blitz | 2,270 | 2,270 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 313 | 118 | 105 | 90 | 37.7% |
| As White | 151 | 63 | 51 | 37 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 162 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Erik Olsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Erik Olsen's side.
First moves as White (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 126 | 83.4% | 61.9% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 7.9% | 54.2% |
| c4 | 6 | 4.0% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 5 | 3.3% | 20.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 61.9% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Olsen usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Olsen usually continues c4 (60.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Olsen usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 54.2% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Olsen usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Olsen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Olsen usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 45 | 52.3% | 51.1% |
| c6 | 26 | 30.2% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 7 | 8.1% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 4 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.5% | 16.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 100.0% | 60.2% |
Peter Erik Olsen's chess games
All 313 games by Peter Erik Olsen 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: 118 wins, 105 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 19 | 9/7/3 | 47.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 42 | 16/11/15 | 38.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 30 | 14/12/4 | 46.7% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Karsten Rasmussen | 2,425 | Horsens Lang Weekend Open | A43 |
| Jan 2004 | Vladimir Jr. Bukal | 2,424 | Oslo OSS | A28 |
| Feb 2004 | Tatjana Vasilevich | 2,393 | Copenhagen AS04 Centenary | E20 |
| Oct 1996 | Martin Olesen | 2,370 | Copenhagen Obro 60 years | B13 |
| Jan 1993 | Tibor Farkas | 2,370 | Budapest FS04 IM | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Obro New Year Open | 2022 | 40 | 24.5 | 2,243 |
| ch-DEN cand | 2012 | 21 | 9 | 2,146 |
| 20th Politiken Cup | 1998 | 11 | 6 | 2,260 |
| 21st Politiken Cup | 1999 | 11 | 7 | 2,327 |
| 18th Politiken Cup | 1996 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,145 |
| 19th Politiken Cup | 1997 | 11 | 6 | 2,318 |
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,187 |
| 15th Politiken Cup | 1993 | 10 | 5 | 2,340 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Erik Olsen's chess games?
313 games by Peter Erik Olsen, 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 Peter Erik Olsen has played.
What does Peter Erik Olsen play on the first move as White?
Across 151 games with White in our database, Peter Erik Olsen opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Erik Olsen answers 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Peter Erik Olsen play as White?
As White, Peter Erik Olsen's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 151 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Erik Olsen play as Black?
As Black, Peter Erik Olsen most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (42 games, 38.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (30 games, 46.7% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 162 games.
What is Peter Erik Olsen's FIDE rating?
Peter Erik Olsen is currently rated 2,174 in classical chess and 2,270 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,281 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Peter Erik Olsen played?
Our database contains 313 games by Peter Erik Olsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 118 wins, 105 draws, 90 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Erik Olsen?
313 games by Peter Erik Olsen 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.