Prepare against Dalton Perrine
FM · United States · World #8,783 classical · FIDE ID 2048434
When preparing against Dalton Perrine, expect 1.Nf3 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 20.0% over 45 games.
Our database contains 472 games by Dalton Perrine, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dalton Perrine's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dalton Perrine 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 | 2,190 | 2,374 | Jan 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,220 | 2,226 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,265 | 2,265 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 472 | 177 | 48 | 247 | 37.5% |
| As White | 239 | 106 | 25 | 108 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 233 | 71 | 23 | 139 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dalton Perrine's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dalton Perrine's side.
First moves as White (239 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 93 | 38.9% | 50.5% |
| e4 | 71 | 29.7% | 52.8% |
| d4 | 70 | 29.3% | 44.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.1% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 39% of White games, 50.5% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Perrine usually continues g3 (62.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Perrine usually continues g3 (42.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Perrine usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Perrine usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Perrine usually continues Nf3 (77.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Perrine usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 102 | 87.9% | 36.3% |
| c6 | 10 | 8.6% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 67 | 93.1% | 35.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 6.9% | 10.0% |
Dalton Perrine's chess games
All 472 games by Dalton Perrine in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 177 wins, 48 draws, 247 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 39 | 14/4/21 | 35.9% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 22 | 7/2/13 | 31.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 14 | 6/0/8 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 45 | 9/6/30 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 35 | 10/4/21 | 28.6% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 20 | 9/2/9 | 45.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A45 | London System | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Romain Edouard | 2,630 | Titled Tue | A57 |
| Nov 2020 | Axel Bachmann | 2,599 | Titled Tue | B23 |
| Aug 2023 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,598 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
| Apr 2022 | Vahap Sanal | 2,593 | Titled Tue Late | B07 |
| Apr 2022 | Rafael Leitao | 2,592 | Titled Tue Late | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 335 | 141 | 2,263 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-B | 2009 | 12 | 6 | 2,247 |
| 3rd Atlantic Ind Day Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,247 |
| 115th US Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,227 |
| 31st Chicago Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,222 |
| Saint Louis 1000 GM IM 01 | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,317 |
| Naperville Diesen Mem | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,191 |
| Charlotte Open | 2021 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,183 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dalton Perrine's chess games?
472 games by Dalton Perrine, from Sep 2013 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 Dalton Perrine has played.
What does Dalton Perrine play on the first move as White?
Across 239 games with White in our database, Dalton Perrine opens with 1.Nf3 (39% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dalton Perrine answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Dalton Perrine play as White?
As White, Dalton Perrine's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (39 games, 35.9% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (17 games, 35.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 239 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dalton Perrine play as Black?
As Black, Dalton Perrine most often plays: Sicilian (45 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (35 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (20 games, 45.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 233 games.
What is Dalton Perrine's FIDE rating?
Dalton Perrine is currently rated 2,190 in classical chess, 2,220 in rapid and 2,265 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,374 (Jan 2014).
How many games has Dalton Perrine played?
Our database contains 472 games by Dalton Perrine, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 177 wins, 48 draws, 247 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dalton Perrine?
472 games by Dalton Perrine 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.