Prepare against Steen Pedersen
DNK · World #31,446 classical · FIDE ID 1504231
Our database contains 64 games by Steen Pedersen, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Steen Pedersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steen Pedersen 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 | 1,977 | 2,000 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,980 | 1,980 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 18 | 11 | 35 | 28.1% |
| As White | 31 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 25.8% |
| As Black | 33 | 10 | 5 | 18 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steen Pedersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steen Pedersen's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 83.9% | 38.5% |
| d4 | 5 | 16.1% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 38.5% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 20.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 46.7% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 46.7% | 21.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 61.5% | 18.8% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
Steen Pedersen's chess games
All 64 games by Steen Pedersen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 18 wins, 11 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Pedro Martinez De Miguel | 2,101 | 27th Politiken Cup | B98 |
| Jul 2004 | Soren G. Jensen | 2,090 | 26th Politiken Cup | E97 |
| Oct 2004 | Mofid Al-Saad | 1,507 | ch-Copenhagen | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Politiken Cup | 1999 | 11 | 4 | 1,978 |
| 20th Politiken Cup | 1998 | 11 | 5 | 2,101 |
| 19th Politiken Cup | 1997 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,014 |
| 27th Politiken Cup | 2005 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,069 |
| 26th Politiken Cup | 2004 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,182 |
| ch-Copenhagen | 2004 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,811 |
| Birkerod hold1 | 1999 | 1 | 0 | 1,336 |
| chT-DEN 9899 | 1999 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,305 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steen Pedersen's chess games?
64 games by Steen Pedersen, from Jan 2004 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 Steen Pedersen has played.
What does Steen Pedersen play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Steen Pedersen opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steen Pedersen answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Steen Pedersen play as White?
As White, Steen Pedersen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steen Pedersen play as Black?
As Black, Steen Pedersen most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Steen Pedersen's FIDE rating?
Steen Pedersen is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess, 1,980 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,000 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Steen Pedersen played?
Our database contains 64 games by Steen Pedersen, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 11 draws, 35 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steen Pedersen?
64 games by Steen Pedersen 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.