Prepare against Arnbjorn O Dalsgard
FRO · World #65,723 classical · FIDE ID 7200803
When preparing against Arnbjorn O Dalsgard, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 31 games by Arnbjorn O Dalsgard, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arnbjorn O Dalsgard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arnbjorn O Dalsgard 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 | 1,836 | 1,967 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,892 | 1,930 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,854 | 1,886 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 35.5% |
| As White | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 18.2% |
| As Black | 20 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arnbjorn O Dalsgard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arnbjorn O Dalsgard's side.
First moves as White (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 7 | 63.6% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Dalsgard usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Dalsgard usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Dalsgard usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Dalsgard usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Dalsgard usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Arnbjorn O Dalsgard's chess games
All 31 games by Arnbjorn O Dalsgard in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 11 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D33 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B54 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Silas Eydsteinsson | 2,066 | chT-FAI 1617 | C16 |
| Jan 2009 | Haldur Suni Johansen | 1,998 | chT-FAI 0809 | C16 |
| Sep 2008 | Jogvan Martin Joensen | 1,936 | chT-FAI 0809 | D02 |
| Oct 2008 | Samson Hojgaard | 1,912 | chT-FAI 0809 | A07 |
| Mar 2009 | Tummas M. Solsker | 1,890 | chT-FAI 0809 | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FAI 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,034 |
| chT-FAI 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,905 |
| chT-FAI 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,757 |
| chT-FAI 2021 | 2021 | 4 | 0 | 1,534 |
| chT2-FAI 1314 | 2014 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,022 |
| chT-FAI 1314 | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,424 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arnbjorn O Dalsgard's chess games?
31 games by Arnbjorn O Dalsgard, from Jul 2009 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 Arnbjorn O Dalsgard has played.
What does Arnbjorn O Dalsgard play on the first move as White?
Across 11 games with White in our database, Arnbjorn O Dalsgard opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arnbjorn O Dalsgard answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Arnbjorn O Dalsgard play as White?
As White, Arnbjorn O Dalsgard's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 11 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arnbjorn O Dalsgard play as Black?
As Black, Arnbjorn O Dalsgard most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Arnbjorn O Dalsgard's FIDE rating?
Arnbjorn O Dalsgard is currently rated 1,836 in classical chess, 1,892 in rapid and 1,854 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,967 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Arnbjorn O Dalsgard played?
Our database contains 31 games by Arnbjorn O Dalsgard, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arnbjorn O Dalsgard?
31 games by Arnbjorn O Dalsgard 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.