Prepare against Sven Pedersen
DNK · World #19,536 classical · FIDE ID 1412540
Our database contains 88 games by Sven Pedersen, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sven Pedersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sven 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 | 2,061 | 2,156 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 28 | 24 | 36 | 31.8% |
| As White | 45 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 43 | 11 | 12 | 20 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sven Pedersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sven Pedersen's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 97.8% | 52.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Pedersen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 90.9% | 42.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 90.9% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Sven Pedersen's chess games
All 88 games by Sven Pedersen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 28 wins, 24 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Jakob Aabling-Thomsen | 2,320 | Copenhagen Cand Open | B46 |
| Dec 2010 | Karl Pedersen | 2,254 | chT-DEN 1011 49th | B06 |
| Jan 2012 | Pelle Bank | 2,241 | chT-DEN 1112 50th | C00 |
| Sep 2010 | Hans Dahl Pedersen | 2,206 | 5th Borup Open | B42 |
| Jul 2013 | Brigitte Burchardt | 2,201 | 15th chT-EU Seniors | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2013 | 20 | 9 | 2,122 |
| 5th Borup Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,173 |
| Oslo Johannessen Memorial | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,127 |
| 6th Borup Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,073 |
| 15th chT-EU Seniors | 2013 | 8 | 5 | 2,266 |
| chT-DEN 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,900 |
| chT-DEN 1112 50th | 2012 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,044 |
| Copenhagen Cand Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 2,207 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sven Pedersen's chess games?
88 games by Sven Pedersen, from Jul 2006 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 Sven Pedersen has played.
What does Sven Pedersen play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Sven Pedersen opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sven Pedersen answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Sven Pedersen play as White?
As White, Sven Pedersen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sven Pedersen play as Black?
As Black, Sven Pedersen most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Sven Pedersen's FIDE rating?
Sven Pedersen is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,156 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Sven Pedersen played?
Our database contains 88 games by Sven Pedersen, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 24 draws, 36 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sven Pedersen?
88 games by Sven 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.