Prepare against Torben William Petersen
DNK · World #139,939 classical · FIDE ID 1424270
When preparing against Torben William Petersen, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (27% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (38%).
Our database contains 105 games by Torben William Petersen, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Torben William Petersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Torben William 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 | 1,620 | 1,714 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,710 | 1,710 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 40 | 20 | 45 | 38.1% |
| As White | 55 | 20 | 11 | 24 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 50 | 20 | 9 | 21 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Torben William Petersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Torben William Petersen's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 46.4% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Petersen usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Petersen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Petersen usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 27.3% | 41.7% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 27.3% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 22.7% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 22.7% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 18.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Torben William Petersen's chess games
All 105 games by Torben William Petersen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 40 wins, 20 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Mikenas Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2002 | Tim Wagner | 1,582 | 13th Lovsprings Open C | D10 |
| Mar 2013 | Birgit Dithlevsen | 1,533 | ch-DEN G5-C | B40 |
| Apr 1994 | Leif Kjeldsen | 1,530 | Lovsprings Open 06th D | A48 |
| May 1997 | Brian Olsen | 1,514 | 09th Lovsprings Open D | A50 |
| Apr 2000 | Dan Bronnum Jensen | 1,501 | 11th C Lovsprings Open | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th C Lovsprings Open | 2001 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,312 |
| 11th C Lovsprings Open | 2000 | 7 | 4 | 1,495 |
| 09th Lovsprings Open D | 1997 | 7 | 4 | 1,455 |
| 13th Lovsprings Open C | 2002 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,490 |
| Lovsprings Open 06th D | 1994 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,510 |
| 8th D Lovsprings Open | 1996 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,289 |
| 10th Lovsprings Open | 1998 | 6 | 3 | 1,435 |
| 07th Lovsprings Open D | 1995 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,335 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Torben William Petersen's chess games?
105 games by Torben William Petersen, from Sep 2013 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 Torben William Petersen has played.
What does Torben William Petersen play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Torben William Petersen opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Torben William Petersen answers 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...Nc6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...Nc6 (19% of games).
What openings does Torben William Petersen play as White?
As White, Torben William Petersen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Colle System (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Torben William Petersen play as Black?
As Black, Torben William Petersen most often plays: Semi-Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Torben William Petersen's FIDE rating?
Torben William Petersen is currently rated 1,620 in classical chess, 1,710 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,714 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Torben William Petersen played?
Our database contains 105 games by Torben William Petersen, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 20 draws, 45 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Torben William Petersen?
105 games by Torben William 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.