Prepare against Steen Petersen
DNK · World #14,830 classical · FIDE ID 1402706
Our database contains 369 games by Steen Petersen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Steen Petersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steen 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 | 2,107 | 2,203 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,086 | 2,129 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 369 | 148 | 99 | 122 | 40.1% |
| As White | 184 | 90 | 45 | 49 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 185 | 58 | 54 | 73 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steen Petersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steen Petersen's side.
First moves as White (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 140 | 76.1% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 30 | 16.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 3.8% | 71.4% |
| d4 | 7 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Petersen usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Petersen usually continues d3 (85.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Petersen usually continues Nf3 (71.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 16% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Petersen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Petersen usually continues g3 (85.7% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Petersen usually continues g3 (90.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 55 | 68.8% | 41.8% |
| c5 | 19 | 23.8% | 36.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 70.8% | 48.9% |
| d5 | 17 | 26.2% | 41.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Steen Petersen's chess games
All 369 games by Steen Petersen 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: 148 wins, 99 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 32 | 17/7/8 | 53.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 14 | 11/2/1 | 78.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Kim Pilgaard | 2,448 | Baltic Sea Cup | C92 |
| Dec 2008 | Niels Jorgen Fries-Nielsen | 2,393 | chT-DEN 0809 | B35 |
| Jul 2018 | Benjamin Dauth | 2,325 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | C55 |
| May 2019 | Morten Meyling | 2,318 | ch-Bronshoj A | B33 |
| Apr 2017 | Jesper Morch Lauridsen | 2,289 | ch-DEN cand | B78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bronshoj A | 2020 | 28 | 18.5 | 2,173 |
| Bronshoj SenSommer A | 2020 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,141 |
| ch-Copenhagen Bronshoj | 2023 | 18 | 9 | 2,057 |
| ch-DEN cand | 2018 | 14 | 6 | 2,108 |
| Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | 2017 | 14 | 8 | 2,084 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 1,999 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 2,203 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 6 | 2,173 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Esben Christensen (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steen Petersen's chess games?
369 games by Steen Petersen, 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 Steen Petersen has played.
What does Steen Petersen play on the first move as White?
Across 184 games with White in our database, Steen Petersen opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steen Petersen answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Steen Petersen play as White?
As White, Steen Petersen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 53.1% win rate); King's Indian Attack (14 games, 78.6% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 184 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steen Petersen play as Black?
As Black, Steen Petersen most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 185 games.
What is Steen Petersen's FIDE rating?
Steen Petersen is currently rated 2,107 in classical chess, 2,086 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Steen Petersen played?
Our database contains 369 games by Steen Petersen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 148 wins, 99 draws, 122 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steen Petersen?
369 games by Steen 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.