Prepare against Peter Larsen
DNK · World #5,830 classical · FIDE ID 1402862
Our database contains 122 games by Peter Larsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Larsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Larsen 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 | 2,251 | 2,296 | Jun 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,227 | 2,232 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,288 | 2,310 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 63 | 20 | 39 | 51.6% |
| As White | 64 | 35 | 9 | 20 | 54.7% |
| As Black | 58 | 28 | 11 | 19 | 48.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Larsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Larsen's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 73.4% | 60.6% |
| d4 | 11 | 17.2% | 59.1% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Larsen usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Larsen usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Larsen usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Larsen usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Larsen usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Larsen usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 54.2% | 46.2% |
| c6 | 7 | 29.2% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 88.9% | 46.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Peter Larsen's chess games
All 122 games by Peter Larsen 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: 63 wins, 20 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Karsten Rasmussen | 2,447 | chT-DEN 1617 55th | B12 |
| Sep 2011 | Zoran Stojcevski | 2,386 | 27th EU-Cup | C25 |
| Oct 2016 | Jakob Aabling-Thomsen | 2,380 | chT-DEN 1617 55th | A30 |
| Mar 2003 | Daniel Vesterbaek Pedersen | 2,344 | chT-DEN 0203 | C10 |
| Feb 2017 | Poul Rewitz | 2,289 | ch-DEN Seniors 50+ | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN Seniors 50+ | 2018 | 16 | 13 | 2,309 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,241 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 2,231 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 2,197 |
| 19th North Sea Cup | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,354 |
| 20th North Sea Cup | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,918 |
| Hradec Kralove Open | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 2,064 |
| 12th Marianske Lazne Open | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,212 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Larsen's chess games?
122 games by Peter Larsen, 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 Larsen has played.
What does Peter Larsen play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Peter Larsen opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Larsen answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Peter Larsen play as White?
As White, Peter Larsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Larsen play as Black?
As Black, Peter Larsen most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Peter Larsen's FIDE rating?
Peter Larsen is currently rated 2,251 in classical chess, 2,227 in rapid and 2,288 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,296 (Jun 2017).
How many games has Peter Larsen played?
Our database contains 122 games by Peter Larsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 20 draws, 39 losses (51.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Larsen?
122 games by Peter Larsen 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.