Prepare against Baard Dahl
Malta · World #19,509 classical · FIDE ID 444251
Our database contains 102 games by Baard Dahl, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Baard Dahl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Baard Dahl 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 | 2,160 | Mar 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,047 | 2,098 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,169 | 2,169 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 28 | 25 | 49 | 27.5% |
| As White | 52 | 15 | 15 | 22 | 28.8% |
| As Black | 50 | 13 | 10 | 27 | 26.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Baard Dahl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Baard Dahl's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 84.6% | 40.9% |
| d4 | 6 | 11.5% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Dahl usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Dahl usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Dahl usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Dahl usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Dahl usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 77.3% | 47.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 88.2% | 36.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
Baard Dahl's chess games
All 102 games by Baard Dahl in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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, 25 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1987 | Pia Cramling | 2,445 | Gausdal Young Masters | B48 |
| Jan 1987 | Hans-Hubert Sonntag | 2,405 | Gausdal Young Masters | B80 |
| Jan 1987 | Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez | 2,380 | Gausdal Young Masters | B84 |
| May 2019 | David Fitzsimons | 2,317 | BCF-chT1c 1819 (4NCL) Promotion pool | B09 |
| Jan 2018 | Piotr Goluch | 2,308 | 28th Krakow Open A | D73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas IoM Open | 2018 | 27 | 9 | 2,104 |
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 1,976 |
| FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss | 2019 | 10 | 2 | 2,211 |
| Douglas PokerStars Open | 2014 | 9 | 2 | 2,021 |
| 28th Krakow Open A | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,325 |
| 10th London Classic Open | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,950 |
| Gausdal Young Masters | 1987 | 7 | 3 | 2,350 |
| Isle of Man Open | 2013 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,230 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Baard Dahl's chess games?
102 games by Baard Dahl, from Nov 2014 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 Baard Dahl has played.
What does Baard Dahl play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Baard Dahl opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Baard Dahl answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Baard Dahl play as White?
As White, Baard Dahl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Baard Dahl play as Black?
As Black, Baard Dahl most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Baard Dahl's FIDE rating?
Baard Dahl is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess, 2,047 in rapid and 2,169 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,160 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Baard Dahl played?
Our database contains 102 games by Baard Dahl, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 25 draws, 49 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Baard Dahl?
102 games by Baard Dahl 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.