Prepare against Jochen Dahm
FM · DEU · World #7,523 classical · FIDE ID 4659350
Our database contains 281 games by Jochen Dahm, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jochen Dahm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jochen Dahm 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 | 2,214 | 2,362 | Mar 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 281 | 125 | 72 | 84 | 44.5% |
| As White | 140 | 69 | 35 | 36 | 49.3% |
| As Black | 141 | 56 | 37 | 48 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jochen Dahm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jochen Dahm's side.
First moves as White (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 129 | 92.1% | 62.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 5.0% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 62.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Dahm usually continues c3 (53.9% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Dahm usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Dahm usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Dahm usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Dahm usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Dahm usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 53 | 76.8% | 59.4% |
| c5 | 12 | 17.4% | 54.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 69.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 18.6% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Jochen Dahm's chess games
All 281 games by Jochen Dahm in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 125 wins, 72 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 38 | 17/7/14 | 44.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 6/10/5 | 28.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 | Jan H Timman | 2,588 | BL2-West 0910 | C91 |
| Jul 2013 | Erik Van den Doel | 2,582 | 7th Leiden LCT Open A | B53 |
| Sep 2007 | Marc Erwich | 2,416 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0708 | C88 |
| Jan 1998 | Guido Kern | 2,395 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open | C13 |
| Nov 2010 | Heiner Matthias | 2,389 | NRW Class1 1011 | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2001 | 24 | 15.5 | 2,258 |
| ch-NRW U15 | 1996 | 20 | 11.5 | – |
| ch-NRW U17 | 1998 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,240 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open | 1998 | 11 | 5 | 2,239 |
| ch-GER U18 | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,133 |
| Muensterland Open 32d | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,255 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,356 |
| NRW Class1 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,216 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jochen Dahm's chess games?
281 games by Jochen Dahm, from Apr 2003 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 Jochen Dahm has played.
What does Jochen Dahm play on the first move as White?
Across 140 games with White in our database, Jochen Dahm opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jochen Dahm answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Jochen Dahm play as White?
As White, Jochen Dahm's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (38 games, 44.7% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 140 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jochen Dahm play as Black?
As Black, Jochen Dahm most often plays: Benoni Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Philidor (10 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Jochen Dahm's FIDE rating?
Jochen Dahm is currently rated 2,214 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,362 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Jochen Dahm played?
Our database contains 281 games by Jochen Dahm, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 125 wins, 72 draws, 84 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jochen Dahm?
281 games by Jochen Dahm 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.