Prepare against Hans-Christian Dahl
GRL · World #79,283 classical · FIDE ID 1436660
When preparing against Hans-Christian Dahl, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 33 games by Hans-Christian Dahl, covering May 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Christian Dahl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Christian Dahl 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 | 1,792 | 1,858 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 10 | 3 | 20 | 30.3% |
| As White | 16 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans-Christian Dahl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans-Christian Dahl's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 93.8% | 26.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 26.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Dahl usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Dahl usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Dahl usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Dahl usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 57.1% |
| f5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Hans-Christian Dahl's chess games
All 33 games by Hans-Christian Dahl in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - Oct 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: 10 wins, 3 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Lisseth Acevedo Mendez | 1,801 | Reykjavik Kvika Open | E91 |
| Sep 2026 | Barthelemy Bongo Akanga Ndjila | 1,795 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | E60 |
| Sep 2026 | Sylvain Morand | 1,763 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | D80 |
| Apr 2022 | Chris P Smith | 1,454 | Reykjavik Kvika Open | E97 |
| Apr 2026 | Aputsiak Niels Janussen | 1,418 | Greenlandic National Championship 2026 | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 1,816 |
| 27th Politiken Cup | 2005 | 10 | 3 | 1,932 |
| Reykjavik Kvika Open | 2022 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,694 |
| Greenlandic National Championship 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,622 |
| Greenland Open | 2003 | 1 | 0 | 2,192 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 88+ | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,467 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans-Christian Dahl's chess games?
33 games by Hans-Christian Dahl, from May 2022 to Oct 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 Hans-Christian Dahl has played.
What does Hans-Christian Dahl play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Hans-Christian Dahl opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Christian Dahl answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Hans-Christian Dahl play as White?
As White, Hans-Christian Dahl's most-played openings in our database are: Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Christian Dahl play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Christian Dahl most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Hans-Christian Dahl's FIDE rating?
Hans-Christian Dahl is currently rated 1,792 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,858 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Hans-Christian Dahl played?
Our database contains 33 games by Hans-Christian Dahl, covering May 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 3 draws, 20 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Christian Dahl?
33 games by Hans-Christian Dahl 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.