Prepare against Petur Pall Mikkelsen
FRO · World #73,487 classical · FIDE ID 7202768
When preparing against Petur Pall Mikkelsen, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 30 games by Petur Pall Mikkelsen, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petur Pall Mikkelsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petur Pall Mikkelsen 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 | 1,810 | 1,810 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,698 | 1,747 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,738 | 1,738 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 23.3% |
| As White | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petur Pall Mikkelsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petur Pall Mikkelsen's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 84.6% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Mikkelsen usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Mikkelsen usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Mikkelsen usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Mikkelsen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (50% of these games) — Mikkelsen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 45.5% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 36.4% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
Petur Pall Mikkelsen's chess games
All 30 games by Petur Pall Mikkelsen in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 7 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Alfred A. Olsen | 1,788 | chT-FAI 1617 | B23 |
| Jan 2018 | Margar M. Berg | 1,743 | chT-FAI 1718 | B90 |
| Mar 2016 | Hanus I Hansen | 1,713 | chT-FAI 1516 | B88 |
| Apr 2016 | Gutti Petersen | 1,649 | chT-FAI 1516 | B24 |
| Nov 2016 | Luitjen Akselsson Apol | 1,373 | chT-FAI 1617 | B86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FAI 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 1,548 |
| chT-FAI 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,825 |
| chT-FAI 1920 | 2020 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,423 |
| chT-FAI 1516 | 2016 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,760 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petur Pall Mikkelsen's chess games?
30 games by Petur Pall Mikkelsen, from Nov 2016 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 Petur Pall Mikkelsen has played.
What does Petur Pall Mikkelsen play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Petur Pall Mikkelsen opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petur Pall Mikkelsen answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Petur Pall Mikkelsen play as White?
As White, Petur Pall Mikkelsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petur Pall Mikkelsen play as Black?
As Black, Petur Pall Mikkelsen most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Petur Pall Mikkelsen's FIDE rating?
Petur Pall Mikkelsen is currently rated 1,810 in classical chess, 1,698 in rapid and 1,738 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,810 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Petur Pall Mikkelsen played?
Our database contains 30 games by Petur Pall Mikkelsen, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petur Pall Mikkelsen?
30 games by Petur Pall Mikkelsen 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.