Prepare against Max Dahl
Norway · World #10,875 classical · FIDE ID 1526626
Our database contains 182 games by Max Dahl, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Max Dahl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Max 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 | 2,156 | 2,222 | Oct 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,203 | 2,225 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,221 | 2,221 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 51 | 62 | 69 | 28.0% |
| As White | 92 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 90 | 20 | 32 | 38 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Max Dahl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Max Dahl's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 42.4% | 52.6% |
| e4 | 32 | 34.8% | 57.8% |
| c4 | 13 | 14.1% | 34.6% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 8.7% | 31.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Dahl usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Dahl usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Dahl usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 57.8% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Dahl usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Dahl usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Dahl usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 22 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 20 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 7 | 12.7% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.3% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 56.5% | 38.5% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 43.5% | 40.0% |
Max Dahl's chess games
All 182 games by Max Dahl in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - Aug 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: 51 wins, 62 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Mamikon Gharibyan | 2,494 | Riga Tech Rapid Open | D31 |
| Nov 2022 | Olexiy Bilych | 2,429 | 30th ch-EU U18 | B12 |
| Mar 2023 | Anders Hobber | 2,367 | chT-NOR Elite 2223 | D02 |
| Aug 2023 | Artem Arikov | 2,365 | Riga Tech Rapid Open | D02 |
| Jul 2018 | Stephen Dishman | 2,320 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo Open | 2018 | 22 | 11 | 1,936 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 20 | 9.5 | 1,917 |
| Fagernes Open | 2022 | 18 | 8 | 2,145 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,056 |
| Fagernes Open A | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,192 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Kandidat Elite | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,069 |
| Riga Tech Rapid Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,275 |
| chT-NOR Club | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,026 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Max Dahl's chess games?
182 games by Max Dahl, from Aug 2015 to Aug 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 Max Dahl has played.
What does Max Dahl play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Max Dahl opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Max Dahl answers 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Max Dahl play as White?
As White, Max Dahl's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Max Dahl play as Black?
As Black, Max Dahl most often plays: French Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Max Dahl's FIDE rating?
Max Dahl is currently rated 2,156 in classical chess, 2,203 in rapid and 2,221 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,222 (Oct 2023).
How many games has Max Dahl played?
Our database contains 182 games by Max Dahl, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 62 draws, 69 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Max Dahl?
182 games by Max 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.