Prepare against Dale R. Haessel
FM · Canada · World #20,021 classical · FIDE ID 2012618
Our database contains 1,044 games by Dale R. Haessel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dale R. Haessel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dale R. Haessel 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 | 2,057 | 2,262 | Jan 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,058 | 2,212 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,947 | 2,172 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,044 | 360 | 194 | 490 | 34.5% |
| As White | 524 | 198 | 89 | 237 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 520 | 162 | 105 | 253 | 31.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dale R. Haessel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dale R. Haessel's side.
First moves as White (524 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 361 | 68.9% | 44.5% |
| c4 | 77 | 14.7% | 58.4% |
| Nf3 | 44 | 8.4% | 31.8% |
| e4 | 41 | 7.8% | 56.1% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 44.5% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Haessel usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Haessel usually continues c4 (48.6% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Haessel usually continues g3 (54.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 58.4% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Haessel usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Haessel usually continues g3 (67.6% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Haessel usually continues g3 (63.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (232 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 158 | 68.1% | 42.7% |
| c5 | 73 | 31.5% | 50.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 162 | 91.0% | 42.0% |
| d5 | 15 | 8.4% | 36.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Dale R. Haessel's chess games
All 1,044 games by Dale R. Haessel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 360 wins, 194 draws, 490 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 49 | 16/13/20 | 32.7% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 43 | 12/12/19 | 27.9% |
| A10 | English Opening | 41 | 17/8/16 | 41.5% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 34 | 10/8/16 | 29.4% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 12/4/12 | 42.9% |
| E11 | Catalan | 27 | 9/6/12 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 25 | 12/1/12 | 48.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 8/3/13 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 21 | 10/5/6 | 47.6% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 78 | 25/21/32 | 32.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 42 | 13/11/18 | 31.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 40 | 17/4/19 | 42.5% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 35 | 6/8/21 | 17.1% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 33 | 11/7/15 | 33.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 33 | 8/7/18 | 24.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 27 | 5/7/15 | 18.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 22 | 9/2/11 | 40.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Alexander Shabalov | 2,631 | Canadian Open | D98 |
| Jul 2012 | Victor Mikhalevski | 2,519 | 7th Edmonton | A34 |
| Jan 1997 | Steven E Hansen | 2,505 | Alberta Open | C50 |
| Mar 2015 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 2,491 | Reykjavik Open | A38 |
| Dec 2008 | Lev Milman | 2,488 | Berkeley Masters Open | C43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 110 | 29 | 1,999 |
| Canadian Open | 2023 | 64 | 39 | 2,261 |
| ch-Alberta | 2019 | 41 | 20 | 2,232 |
| Calgary Open | 2016 | 40 | 19.5 | 2,263 |
| Alberta Open | 2017 | 34 | 23 | 2,189 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2017 | 29 | 16 | 2,186 |
| Calgary | 2015 | 28 | 11.5 | 2,173 |
| ch-CAN | 2015 | 26 | 11 | 2,122 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jeff Reeve (14 games) · Gary Ng (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dale R. Haessel's chess games?
1,044 games by Dale R. Haessel, from Apr 2003 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 Dale R. Haessel has played.
What does Dale R. Haessel play on the first move as White?
Across 524 games with White in our database, Dale R. Haessel opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dale R. Haessel answers 1...e5 (68% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Dale R. Haessel play as White?
As White, Dale R. Haessel's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (49 games, 32.7% win rate); Indian Defense (43 games, 27.9% win rate); English Opening (41 games, 41.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 524 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dale R. Haessel play as Black?
As Black, Dale R. Haessel most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (78 games, 32.1% win rate); Petrov's Defense (42 games, 31.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (40 games, 42.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 520 games.
What is Dale R. Haessel's FIDE rating?
Dale R. Haessel is currently rated 2,057 in classical chess, 2,058 in rapid and 1,947 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,262 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Dale R. Haessel played?
Our database contains 1,044 games by Dale R. Haessel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 360 wins, 194 draws, 490 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dale R. Haessel?
1,044 games by Dale R. Haessel 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.