Prepare against Peter Risgaard Poulsen
DNK · World #49,654 classical · FIDE ID 1407333
When preparing against Peter Risgaard Poulsen, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (27%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 37.0% over 27 games.
Our database contains 118 games by Peter Risgaard Poulsen, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Peter Risgaard Poulsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Risgaard Poulsen 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 | 1,894 | 2,108 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,911 | 1,911 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 32 | 48 | 38 | 27.1% |
| As White | 63 | 18 | 26 | 19 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 55 | 14 | 22 | 19 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Risgaard Poulsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Risgaard Poulsen's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 79.4% | 52.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 14.3% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 4 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Poulsen usually continues Bf4 (65.4% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Poulsen usually continues Bf4 (46.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Poulsen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 44.4% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Poulsen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Poulsen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Poulsen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 34.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 30.8% | 31.3% |
| c6 | 5 | 19.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.5% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Peter Risgaard Poulsen's chess games
All 118 games by Peter Risgaard Poulsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - Aug 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: 32 wins, 48 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 27 | 10/11/6 | 37.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Claus Rossen | 2,147 | ch-G7-A-DEN | A84 |
| Apr 2022 | Palle Bratholm | 2,100 | ch-DEN G7 Gr-1 | A85 |
| Apr 2026 | Morten Dreisler | 2,031 | Danish Championship 2026 - G7 | A18 |
| Mar 2026 | Steen Hulthin Rasmussen | 2,011 | Danish Championship 2026 - Kort Påske 1 | A21 |
| Mar 2024 | Simon Bjork Haarh | 2,003 | DEN-ch sf2 | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN G7-1 | 2019 | 27 | 10 | 1,871 |
| ch-DEN Kort 1-1 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,956 |
| DEN-ch sf2 | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,884 |
| ch-DEN G7-2 | 2017 | 7 | 6 | 2,113 |
| DEN-ch rapid U1900 | 2016 | 7 | 5 | 1,938 |
| 75 Years-A Bagsvard GSF | 2008 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,968 |
| ch-G7-A-DEN | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 2,007 |
| ch-DEN G7 Gr1 | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 2,057 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Risgaard Poulsen's chess games?
118 games by Peter Risgaard Poulsen, from Jul 2003 to Aug 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 Risgaard Poulsen has played.
What does Peter Risgaard Poulsen play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Peter Risgaard Poulsen opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Risgaard Poulsen answers 1...d6 (35% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Peter Risgaard Poulsen play as White?
As White, Peter Risgaard Poulsen's most-played openings in our database are: London System (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Risgaard Poulsen play as Black?
As Black, Peter Risgaard Poulsen most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Peter Risgaard Poulsen's FIDE rating?
Peter Risgaard Poulsen is currently rated 1,894 in classical chess, 1,911 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Peter Risgaard Poulsen played?
Our database contains 118 games by Peter Risgaard Poulsen, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 48 draws, 38 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Risgaard Poulsen?
118 games by Peter Risgaard Poulsen 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.