Prepare against Bernd Dahm
DEU · World #21,764 classical · FIDE ID 12932825
When preparing against Bernd Dahm, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%).
Our database contains 93 games by Bernd Dahm, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernd Dahm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernd Dahm 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 | 2,043 | 2,131 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,014 | 2,110 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,050 | 2,201 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 28 | 47 | 18 | 30.1% |
| As White | 42 | 12 | 25 | 5 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 51 | 16 | 22 | 13 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernd Dahm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernd Dahm's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 66.7% | 58.9% |
| c4 | 14 | 33.3% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 58.9% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Dahm usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Dahm usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Dahm usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 33% of White games, 57.1% score
- …g6 (29% of these games) — Dahm usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Dahm usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Dahm usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 89.5% | 47.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 70.0% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
Bernd Dahm's chess games
All 93 games by Bernd Dahm in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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, 47 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Detlef Wolter | 2,195 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1415 | E80 |
| Sep 2015 | Steven Baerwolf | 2,161 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1516 | E80 |
| Feb 2015 | Volodymyr Kuznetsov | 2,160 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1415 | E11 |
| Dec 2014 | Marcell Aulich | 2,158 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1415 | C00 |
| Apr 2013 | Sandro Kohn | 2,131 | Regionalliga Mittelrhein 1213 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 7 | 2,165 |
| Oberliga NRW 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 2 | 1,942 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,110 |
| Regionalliga Mittelrhein 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,150 |
| Regionalliga Mittelrhein 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 5 | 2,150 |
| NRW Class2 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,908 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,321 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,237 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernd Dahm's chess games?
93 games by Bernd Dahm, from May 2012 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 Bernd Dahm has played.
What does Bernd Dahm play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Bernd Dahm opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.c4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernd Dahm answers 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games).
What openings does Bernd Dahm play as White?
As White, Bernd Dahm's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernd Dahm play as Black?
As Black, Bernd Dahm most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Bernd Dahm's FIDE rating?
Bernd Dahm is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess, 2,014 in rapid and 2,050 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,131 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Bernd Dahm played?
Our database contains 93 games by Bernd Dahm, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 47 draws, 18 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernd Dahm?
93 games by Bernd Dahm 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.