Prepare against Daniel Bergdahl
Sweden · World #16,040 classical · FIDE ID 1780921
When preparing against Daniel Bergdahl, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 51 games by Daniel Bergdahl, covering Oct 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Bergdahl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Bergdahl 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 | 2,095 | 2,095 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,043 | 2,060 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,134 | 2,141 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 37.3% |
| As White | 26 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 25 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Bergdahl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Bergdahl's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 96.2% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Bergdahl usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Bergdahl usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Bergdahl usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Bergdahl usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 83.3% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Daniel Bergdahl's chess games
All 51 games by Daniel Bergdahl in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2023 - Sep 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: 19 wins, 18 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Nathan Preman | 2,173 | Kadettallsvenskans final 2026 | C77 |
| Nov 2025 | Douglas Karde | 2,155 | Stockholm Grand Prix 2025 | B00 |
| Feb 2026 | Samuel Bro Jacobsen | 2,067 | Nordic Youth Chess Championships 2026 Group C | C77 |
| Jul 2026 | Jonas Granath | 2,023 | Schack-SM 2026 | SM-Blixten | C77 |
| Aug 2026 | Benjamin Ehmann | 1,969 | West Coast Chess Open by Mediegymnasiet | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schack-SM 2026 | SM-Blixten | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 1,983 |
| Jonkoping Open | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 1,776 |
| West Coast Chess Open by Mediegymnasiet | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,045 |
| Nordic Youth Chess Championships 2026 Group C | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,040 |
| Kadettallsvenskans final 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,292 |
| Elite Hotels Vaxjo Open | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,006 |
| Stockholm Grand Prix 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 2,101 |
| Lidköping Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,275 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Bergdahl's chess games?
51 games by Daniel Bergdahl, from Oct 2023 to Sep 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 Daniel Bergdahl has played.
What does Daniel Bergdahl play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Daniel Bergdahl opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Bergdahl answers 1...c6 (83% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniel Bergdahl play as White?
As White, Daniel Bergdahl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Bergdahl play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Bergdahl most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Daniel Bergdahl's FIDE rating?
Daniel Bergdahl is currently rated 2,095 in classical chess, 2,043 in rapid and 2,134 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,095 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Daniel Bergdahl played?
Our database contains 51 games by Daniel Bergdahl, covering Oct 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 18 draws, 14 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Bergdahl?
51 games by Daniel Bergdahl 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.