Prepare against Christoph Dahl
FM · DEU · World #1,724 classical · FIDE ID 16240235
Our database contains 463 games by Christoph Dahl, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christoph Dahl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christoph 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 | 2,398 | 2,421 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,394 | 2,394 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 463 | 212 | 117 | 134 | 45.8% |
| As White | 229 | 113 | 65 | 51 | 49.3% |
| As Black | 234 | 99 | 52 | 83 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christoph Dahl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christoph Dahl's side.
First moves as White (229 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 191 | 83.4% | 64.9% |
| d4 | 37 | 16.2% | 55.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 64.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Dahl usually continues Nf3 (65.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Dahl usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Dahl usually continues Nc3 (65.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Dahl usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Dahl usually continues c4 (65.6% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Dahl usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 84 | 70.0% | 57.7% |
| e5 | 36 | 30.0% | 48.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 79 | 94.0% | 54.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 6.0% | 20.0% |
Christoph Dahl's chess games
All 463 games by Christoph Dahl in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - 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: 212 wins, 117 draws, 134 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 38 | 21/7/10 | 55.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 1/3/9 | 7.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Tomas Laurusas | 2,566 | Piestany Slovakia Open A | B27 |
| Jul 2026 | Maxim Vavulin | 2,537 | German Chess Championship 2026 | Candidates Men | B06 |
| Aug 2019 | Matthias Dann | 2,527 | Dresden ZMD Open | C83 |
| Aug 2022 | Vitaly Kunin | 2,521 | 93rd ch-GER | B38 |
| Apr 2024 | Namig Guliyev | 2,508 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER blitz | 2022 | 29 | 14.5 | 2,360 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2018 | 18 | 10 | 1,996 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2022 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,390 |
| GER Cup Net Final A U2400 | 2020 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,363 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Final | 2020 | 13 | 9 | 2,282 |
| ch-GER Net Blitz sf | 2021 | 13 | 6 | 2,148 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,178 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2020 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,132 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christoph Dahl's chess games?
463 games by Christoph Dahl, from May 2017 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 Christoph Dahl has played.
What does Christoph Dahl play on the first move as White?
Across 229 games with White in our database, Christoph Dahl opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christoph Dahl answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Christoph Dahl play as White?
As White, Christoph Dahl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 229 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christoph Dahl play as Black?
As Black, Christoph Dahl most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (38 games, 55.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (14 games, 57.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 234 games.
What is Christoph Dahl's FIDE rating?
Christoph Dahl is currently rated 2,398 in classical chess and 2,394 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,421 (May 2024).
How many games has Christoph Dahl played?
Our database contains 463 games by Christoph Dahl, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 212 wins, 117 draws, 134 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christoph Dahl?
463 games by Christoph 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.