Prepare against James Allen Dahlgren
Spain · World #54,492 classical · FIDE ID 22256873
Our database contains 604 games by James Allen Dahlgren, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find James Allen Dahlgren's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout James Allen Dahlgren 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 | 1,876 | 1,920 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,872 | 1,883 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 604 | 150 | 28 | 426 | 24.8% |
| As White | 288 | 75 | 12 | 201 | 26.0% |
| As Black | 316 | 75 | 16 | 225 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of James Allen Dahlgren's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from James Allen Dahlgren's side.
First moves as White (288 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d3 | 131 | 45.5% | 26.0% |
| e4 | 113 | 39.2% | 31.4% |
| e3 | 17 | 5.9% | 17.6% |
| f4 | 11 | 3.8% | 27.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 2.1% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 1.7% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d3 — 45% of White games, 26.0% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Dahlgren usually continues f4 (20.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Dahlgren usually continues f4 (12.5% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Dahlgren usually continues f4 (36.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 31.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Dahlgren usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Dahlgren usually continues Nc3 (15.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Dahlgren usually continues d4 (21.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 152 | 92.1% | 29.9% |
| c5 | 7 | 4.2% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 92 | 96.8% | 21.2% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
James Allen Dahlgren's chess games
All 604 games by James Allen Dahlgren in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - Jul 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: 150 wins, 28 draws, 426 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Mieses Opening | 129 | 32/4/93 | 24.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 8/2/16 | 30.8% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 17 | 3/0/14 | 17.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 17 | 3/1/13 | 17.6% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 14 | 5/0/9 | 35.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | French Defense | 104 | 27/3/74 | 26.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 41 | 7/3/31 | 17.1% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 41 | 7/0/34 | 17.1% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 33 | 11/3/19 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 19 | 6/1/12 | 31.6% |
| D34 | English Opening | 15 | 6/0/9 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Nikolaos Spyropoulos | 2,427 | Titled Tue Early | A03 |
| Jan 2022 | Lawrence Trent | 2,401 | Titled Tue | A00 |
| Nov 2022 | Konstantin Garagulya | 2,389 | Titled Tue Early | D05 |
| Nov 2023 | Timofey Smirnov | 2,381 | Titled Tue Late | A47 |
| Apr 2022 | Bakhtiyar Nugumanov | 2,370 | Titled Tue Early | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 590 | 160 | 2,000 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,983 |
| 27th Erfurt HT Open | 2017 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,999 |
| 38th Seville Open | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 2,009 |
| Solta Amateur Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,672 |
| Sanxenxo Carlos Open 5th | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,935 |
| 15th Figueira da Foz Open | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,974 |
| 3rd Arlington DC Open | 2015 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,180 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find James Allen Dahlgren's chess games?
604 games by James Allen Dahlgren, from May 2011 to Jul 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 James Allen Dahlgren has played.
What does James Allen Dahlgren play on the first move as White?
Across 288 games with White in our database, James Allen Dahlgren opens with 1.d3 (45% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.e3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, James Allen Dahlgren answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does James Allen Dahlgren play as White?
As White, James Allen Dahlgren's most-played openings in our database are: Mieses Opening (129 games, 24.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Van 't Kruijs Opening (17 games, 17.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 288 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does James Allen Dahlgren play as Black?
As Black, James Allen Dahlgren most often plays: French Defense (104 games, 26.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (41 games, 17.1% win rate); Horwitz Defense (41 games, 17.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 316 games.
What is James Allen Dahlgren's FIDE rating?
James Allen Dahlgren is currently rated 1,876 in classical chess, 1,872 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,920 (Feb 2026).
How many games has James Allen Dahlgren played?
Our database contains 604 games by James Allen Dahlgren, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 150 wins, 28 draws, 426 losses (24.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against James Allen Dahlgren?
604 games by James Allen Dahlgren 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.