Prepare against Atul Dahale
CM · India · World #13,462 classical · FIDE ID 5037794
When preparing against Atul Dahale, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 21.2% over 52 games.
Our database contains 410 games by Atul Dahale, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Atul Dahale's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Atul Dahale 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 | 2,123 | 2,222 | Dec 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,050 | 2,122 | Feb 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,031 | 2,122 | Feb 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 410 | 125 | 102 | 183 | 30.5% |
| As White | 206 | 67 | 58 | 81 | 32.5% |
| As Black | 204 | 58 | 44 | 102 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Atul Dahale's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Atul Dahale's side.
First moves as White (205 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 176 | 85.9% | 45.2% |
| e4 | 23 | 11.2% | 58.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.5% | 33.3% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Dahale usually continues c4 (45.1% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Dahale usually continues c4 (47.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Dahale usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (74% of these games) — Dahale usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Dahale usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Dahale usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 84 | 77.8% | 36.9% |
| d6 | 13 | 12.0% | 38.5% |
| e5 | 10 | 9.3% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 83.3% | 43.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 13.3% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Atul Dahale's chess games
All 410 games by Atul Dahale in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - Aug 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: 125 wins, 102 draws, 183 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 29 | 9/11/9 | 31.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 28 | 7/10/11 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 52 | 11/8/33 | 21.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Michel Alejandro Diaz Perez | 2,459 | 49th Sitges Open | E44 |
| Dec 2022 | Abdimalik Abdisalimov | 2,457 | Lorca Christmas Open | B51 |
| Nov 2012 | Oliver Dimakiling | 2,453 | ch-Commonwealth | A30 |
| Jul 2018 | Pa Iniyan | 2,451 | 20th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | E60 |
| Jan 2010 | Niaz Murshed | 2,419 | 8th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 25 | 9 | 2,121 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2012 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,326 |
| 1st Mumbai Mayors Cup | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 2,074 |
| 8th Suwalki Warakomska Memorial | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,017 |
| 2nd Rajkot RCPA Open | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 1,926 |
| 45th Barbera del Valles Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,087 |
| 38th Barbera del Valles Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,159 |
| 20th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,234 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Atul Dahale's chess games?
410 games by Atul Dahale, from Oct 2005 to Aug 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 Atul Dahale has played.
What does Atul Dahale play on the first move as White?
Across 205 games with White in our database, Atul Dahale opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Atul Dahale answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Atul Dahale play as White?
As White, Atul Dahale's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (29 games, 31.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (28 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 206 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Atul Dahale play as Black?
As Black, Atul Dahale most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (52 games, 21.2% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 204 games.
What is Atul Dahale's FIDE rating?
Atul Dahale is currently rated 2,123 in classical chess, 2,050 in rapid and 2,031 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,222 (Dec 2022).
How many games has Atul Dahale played?
Our database contains 410 games by Atul Dahale, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 125 wins, 102 draws, 183 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Atul Dahale?
410 games by Atul Dahale 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.