Prepare against Tom Petri Petersen
FM · DNK · World #3,796 classical · FIDE ID 1403486
Our database contains 303 games by Tom Petri Petersen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tom Petri Petersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom Petri 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 | 2,309 | 2,379 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,233 | 2,310 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 303 | 104 | 109 | 90 | 34.3% |
| As White | 154 | 55 | 64 | 35 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 149 | 49 | 45 | 55 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom Petri Petersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom Petri Petersen's side.
First moves as White (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 46 | 29.9% | 54.3% |
| g3 | 41 | 26.6% | 63.4% |
| e4 | 33 | 21.4% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 22 | 14.3% | 61.4% |
| d4 | 11 | 7.1% | 40.9% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Petersen usually continues g3 (65.4% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Petersen usually continues g3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Petersen usually continues g3 (38.9% score)
- 1.g3 — 27% of White games, 63.4% score
- …d5 (51% of these games) — Petersen usually continues Bg2 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Petersen usually continues Bg2 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Petersen usually continues Bg2 (90.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 70 | 89.7% | 54.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 24 | 52.2% | 35.4% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 45.7% | 47.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Tom Petri Petersen's chess games
All 303 games by Tom Petri 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: 104 wins, 109 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 32 | 11/16/5 | 34.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 28 | 9/12/7 | 32.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 93 | 31/28/34 | 33.3% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A25 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Daniel Semcesen | 2,480 | chT-DEN 1415 53rd | A88 |
| Feb 2015 | Nikita Meskovs | 2,454 | Aarhus Chess House IM | B06 |
| Jan 2005 | Tomas Hutters | 2,446 | chT-DEN 0405 | E90 |
| Dec 2012 | Nicolai Vesterbaek Pedersen | 2,443 | chT-DEN 1213 | D02 |
| Nov 2017 | Jan Sorensen | 2,420 | 56th chT-DEN 1718 | E07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2017 | 19 | 11 | 2,232 |
| ch-DEN cand | 2014 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,380 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 6 | 2,283 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 2,177 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,402 |
| 31st Politiken Cup | 2009 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,354 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,278 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,332 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom Petri Petersen's chess games?
303 games by Tom Petri 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 Tom Petri Petersen has played.
What does Tom Petri Petersen play on the first move as White?
Across 154 games with White in our database, Tom Petri Petersen opens with 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.g3 (27% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom Petri Petersen answers 1...g6 (90% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Tom Petri Petersen play as White?
As White, Tom Petri Petersen's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Réti Opening (28 games, 32.1% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 154 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom Petri Petersen play as Black?
As Black, Tom Petri Petersen most often plays: Modern Defense (93 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 149 games.
What is Tom Petri Petersen's FIDE rating?
Tom Petri Petersen is currently rated 2,309 in classical chess and 2,233 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,379 (May 2015).
How many games has Tom Petri Petersen played?
Our database contains 303 games by Tom Petri Petersen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 109 draws, 90 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom Petri Petersen?
303 games by Tom Petri 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.