Prepare against Joseph Dalliah
Gambia · World #48,710 classical · FIDE ID 21100055
When preparing against Joseph Dalliah, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 36 games by Joseph Dalliah, covering Mar 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Joseph Dalliah's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joseph Dalliah 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 | 1,899 | 2,060 | Aug 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,043 | 2,060 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 30.6% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 30.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2009-2026): 66 rated games against 49 different opponents, across 10 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 36 | 22 | 3 | 11 | 61.1% | 1,947 | 1,969 | 5 |
| Rapid | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 69.2% | 1,856 | 1,956 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 23.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 21 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 47.6% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 5 vs CM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 8 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1,825 | 1,996 |
| 2022 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2,032 | 1,732 |
| 2019 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1,883 | 1,749 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1,682 | 1,282 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
| 2015 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1,712 | 2,112 |
| 2014 | 22 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 2,025 | 1,975 |
| 2013 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 1,982 | 1,882 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1,957 | 1,957 |
Where Joseph Dalliah has played
Gambia (7) · Norway (2) · India (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joseph Dalliah's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joseph Dalliah's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 43.8% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Dalliah usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Dalliah usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Dalliah usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
Joseph Dalliah's chess games
All 36 games by Joseph Dalliah in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - 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: 11 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A18 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Amadou Jallow | 2,205 | Bakau Gambian | D45 |
| Aug 2014 | Roberto Cecchetti | 1,933 | Olympiad-41 | D06 |
| Sep 2026 | Thinlee Wangyel | 1,692 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | C44 |
| Sep 2026 | Marc Delrieu | 1,564 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakau Gambian | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,071 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,943 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,867 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 9 | 2 | 1,815 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joseph Dalliah's chess games?
36 games by Joseph Dalliah, from Mar 2013 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 Joseph Dalliah has played.
What does Joseph Dalliah play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Joseph Dalliah opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joseph Dalliah answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Joseph Dalliah play as White?
As White, Joseph Dalliah's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joseph Dalliah play as Black?
As Black, Joseph Dalliah most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Joseph Dalliah's FIDE rating?
Joseph Dalliah is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess, 2,043 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,060 (Aug 2014).
How many games has Joseph Dalliah played?
Our database contains 36 games by Joseph Dalliah, covering Mar 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joseph Dalliah?
36 games by Joseph Dalliah 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.