Prepare against Peter Dalling
CM · Sweden · World #79,199 classical · FIDE ID 1705415
When preparing against Peter Dalling, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 6.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 126 games by Peter Dalling, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Dalling's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Dalling 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 | 2,074 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,819 | 1,819 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,879 | 1,883 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 13 | 44 | 69 | 10.3% |
| As White | 61 | 8 | 23 | 30 | 13.1% |
| As Black | 65 | 5 | 21 | 39 | 7.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Dalling's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Dalling's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 73.8% | 32.2% |
| Nc3 | 16 | 26.2% | 31.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 32.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Dalling usually continues Nf3 (26.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Dalling usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Dalling usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 26% of White games, 31.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Dalling usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Dalling usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Dalling usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 100.0% | 23.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 78.3% | 19.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 21.7% | 30.0% |
Peter Dalling's chess games
All 126 games by Peter Dalling 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: 13 wins, 44 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 16 | 1/6/9 | 6.3% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 14 | 1/4/9 | 7.1% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Anders 1976 Nilsson | 2,192 | Prague Holiday M21 | B15 |
| Nov 2016 | Siegfried Schmieder | 2,052 | 26th Wch Seniors 65 | C30 |
| Sep 2021 | Mira Kierzek | 2,003 | chT-EUR Seniors 65 | D06 |
| Nov 2018 | Slobodan Krstic | 1,993 | 28th Wch Seniors 65 | C10 |
| Jul 2015 | Stefan Koper | 1,992 | Prague Holiday M22 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague Holiday M21 | 2014 | 27 | 5.5 | 1,874 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 23 | 6 | 1,799 |
| Prague Holiday M22 | 2015 | 18 | 4 | 1,869 |
| chT-EUR Seniors 65 | 2021 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,822 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 1,859 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 4 | 1,826 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2022 | 9 | 1 | 1,652 |
| 23rd Bad Griesbach Seniors Open | 2021 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,786 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Dalling's chess games?
126 games by Peter Dalling, 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 Peter Dalling has played.
What does Peter Dalling play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Peter Dalling opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nc3 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Dalling answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Peter Dalling play as White?
As White, Peter Dalling's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 6.3% win rate); Dunst Opening (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Dalling play as Black?
As Black, Peter Dalling most often plays: Petrov's Defense (14 games, 7.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Peter Dalling's FIDE rating?
Peter Dalling is currently rated 1,792 in classical chess, 1,819 in rapid and 1,879 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,074 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Peter Dalling played?
Our database contains 126 games by Peter Dalling, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 44 draws, 69 losses (10.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Dalling?
126 games by Peter Dalling 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.