Prepare against Rasmus Petersen
DNK · World #67,990 classical · FIDE ID 1448250
When preparing against Rasmus Petersen, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 82 games by Rasmus Petersen, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rasmus Petersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rasmus Petersen 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 | 1,828 | 1,835 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 30.5% |
| As White | 39 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 43 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rasmus Petersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rasmus Petersen's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 89.7% | 48.6% |
| e4 | 4 | 10.3% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 48.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Petersen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Petersen usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Petersen usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Petersen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Petersen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Petersen usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 52.9% | 88.9% |
| c5 | 6 | 35.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 88.9% | 28.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Rasmus Petersen's chess games
All 82 games by Rasmus Petersen in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - 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: 25 wins, 29 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D60 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | John Laurids Hansen | 1,986 | 37th Politiken Cup | D85 |
| Jul 2016 | Erik Jarlnaes | 1,928 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | B01 |
| May 2016 | Steen E. Just | 1,797 | Hillerod Byturnering B | D02 |
| Oct 2014 | Frank Severinsen | 1,792 | Koge Xtracon Open | A87 |
| Jul 2022 | Morten Hansen Hald | 1,757 | Koge Lang Jubilee Weekend Gr-3 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 23 | 9.5 | 1,640 |
| Koge Xtracon Open | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,790 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,792 |
| Koge Lang Jubilee Weekend Gr-3 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,671 |
| Koge Lang Sommer Weekend | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,942 |
| chT-DEN 1617 HP A 8th | 2017 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,787 |
| Hillerod Byturnering C | 2015 | 6 | 4 | 1,789 |
| Hillerod Byturnering B | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,662 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rasmus Petersen's chess games?
82 games by Rasmus Petersen, from Jun 2014 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 Rasmus Petersen has played.
What does Rasmus Petersen play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Rasmus Petersen opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rasmus Petersen answers 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Rasmus Petersen play as White?
As White, Rasmus Petersen's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rasmus Petersen play as Black?
As Black, Rasmus Petersen most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Rasmus Petersen's FIDE rating?
Rasmus Petersen is currently rated 1,828 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,835 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Rasmus Petersen played?
Our database contains 82 games by Rasmus Petersen, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 29 draws, 28 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rasmus Petersen?
82 games by Rasmus Petersen 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.