Prepare against Dale Eugene Sharp
United States · World #71,945 classical · FIDE ID 2012430
When preparing against Dale Eugene Sharp, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 217 games by Dale Eugene Sharp, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dale Eugene Sharp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dale Eugene Sharp 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 | 1,815 | 2,085 | Jan 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 217 | 69 | 36 | 112 | 31.8% |
| As White | 118 | 37 | 16 | 65 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 99 | 32 | 20 | 47 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dale Eugene Sharp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dale Eugene Sharp's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 118 | 100.0% | 38.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Sharp usually continues Nf3 (27.6% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Sharp usually continues f4 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Sharp usually continues d4 (65.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 47 | 90.4% | 30.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 55.2% | 59.4% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 31.0% | 38.9% |
| f5 | 4 | 13.8% | 62.5% |
Dale Eugene Sharp's chess games
All 217 games by Dale Eugene Sharp in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 69 wins, 36 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | King's Gambit | 28 | 11/2/15 | 39.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 18 | 3/0/15 | 16.7% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Patrick G Wolff | 2,580 | US Open-94 | C18 |
| Nov 2013 | Thomas Bartell | 2,491 | 4th Galloway Boardwalk Open | B72 |
| Jan 2007 | Dimo Werner | 2,353 | Gibraltar Masters | C17 |
| Jan 1997 | Andrew Karklins | 2,335 | Chicago Open | B70 |
| Aug 1999 | Allan Bennett | 2,309 | 49th New Hampshire Open | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA-chT Amateur East | 2012 | 42 | 24.5 | 2,337 |
| Gibraltar Masters | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,226 |
| US Masters Open | 2006 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,990 |
| Chicago US Masters | 1996 | 7 | 3 | 2,208 |
| New England Open 59th | 1999 | 6 | 2 | 2,153 |
| National Open | 1991 | 6 | 4 | 2,435 |
| Chicago Open | 1997 | 6 | 1 | 2,015 |
| Bermuda Open | 2002 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,373 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dale Eugene Sharp's chess games?
217 games by Dale Eugene Sharp, from Apr 2003 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 Dale Eugene Sharp has played.
What does Dale Eugene Sharp play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Dale Eugene Sharp opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dale Eugene Sharp answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Dale Eugene Sharp play as White?
As White, Dale Eugene Sharp's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dale Eugene Sharp play as Black?
As Black, Dale Eugene Sharp most often plays: Horwitz Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Dale Eugene Sharp's FIDE rating?
Dale Eugene Sharp is currently rated 1,815 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,085 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Dale Eugene Sharp played?
Our database contains 217 games by Dale Eugene Sharp, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 36 draws, 112 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dale Eugene Sharp?
217 games by Dale Eugene Sharp 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.