Prepare against Dan Dolejs
New Zealand · World #106,653 classical · FIDE ID 4301692
When preparing against Dan Dolejs, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 23.8% over 21 games.
Our database contains 139 games by Dan Dolejs, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dan Dolejs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dan Dolejs 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 | 1,710 | 1,995 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,870 | 1,870 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 54 | 22 | 63 | 38.8% |
| As White | 68 | 30 | 10 | 28 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 71 | 24 | 12 | 35 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dan Dolejs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dan Dolejs's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 77.9% | 61.3% |
| b4 | 13 | 19.1% | 19.2% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 61.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Dolejs usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Dolejs usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Dolejs usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.b4 — 19% of White games, 19.2% score
- …e5 (54% of these games) — Dolejs usually continues a3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Dolejs usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (8% of these games) — Dolejs usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 67.7% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 7 | 22.6% | 21.4% |
| g6 | 3 | 9.7% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 96.3% | 44.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Dan Dolejs's chess games
All 139 games by Dan Dolejs in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 54 wins, 22 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 13 | 2/1/10 | 15.4% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 21 | 5/4/12 | 23.8% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Nicholas Croad | 2,290 | ch-South Island | B50 |
| Jan 2011 | Justin Tan | 2,161 | Oceania zt | B06 |
| Oct 2007 | Hilton Petrie Bennett | 2,137 | Nelson Open | B07 |
| Oct 2020 | Matthew David McNabb | 2,016 | ch-South Island | B53 |
| Jul 2009 | L. Ross Jackson | 1,996 | ch-South Island | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-North Island | 2021 | 55 | 29 | 1,850 |
| ch-South Island | 2020 | 28 | 12.5 | 1,752 |
| Bob Wade 2026 | Hilton Bennett Masters | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 1,830 |
| Hamilton Waikato Open | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 1,911 |
| Nelson Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,997 |
| Kaikoura Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,085 |
| Oceania zt | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,790 |
| Sydney Open A | 2008 | 8 | 3 | 1,974 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dan Dolejs's chess games?
139 games by Dan Dolejs, from Oct 2007 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 Dan Dolejs has played.
What does Dan Dolejs play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Dan Dolejs opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.b4 (19% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dan Dolejs answers 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Dan Dolejs play as White?
As White, Dan Dolejs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Orangutan opening (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dan Dolejs play as Black?
As Black, Dan Dolejs most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Dan Dolejs's FIDE rating?
Dan Dolejs is currently rated 1,710 in classical chess, 1,870 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,995 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Dan Dolejs played?
Our database contains 139 games by Dan Dolejs, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 22 draws, 63 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dan Dolejs?
139 games by Dan Dolejs 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.