Prepare against Preben Dalberg
DNK · World #22,561 classical · FIDE ID 1407384
When preparing against Preben Dalberg, expect 1.c4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (93%).
Our database contains 70 games by Preben Dalberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Preben Dalberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Preben Dalberg 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 | 2,036 | 2,220 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,997 | 2,131 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 32.9% |
| As White | 34 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 36 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Preben Dalberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Preben Dalberg's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 20 | 58.8% | 65.0% |
| d4 | 12 | 35.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 59% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Dalberg usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Dalberg usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Dalberg usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Dalberg usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Dalberg usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 93.3% | 46.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 92.9% | 26.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Preben Dalberg's chess games
All 70 games by Preben Dalberg 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: 23 wins, 25 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E70 | English Opening | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2005 | Svend Ellegaard Christensen | 2,193 | Nordea Cup | D36 |
| Jul 2007 | Arne Bjorn Jorgensen | 2,049 | 29th Politiken Cup | A15 |
| Sep 2015 | Brian Nielsen | 2,048 | Holbak Lovfald B | A57 |
| Sep 2015 | Thomine Stolberg-Rohr | 2,008 | Holbak Lovfald B | C11 |
| Feb 2000 | Martin Lind Mortensen | 1,998 | Holberg | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,199 |
| 31st Politiken Cup | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,075 |
| 29th Politiken Cup | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,000 |
| Nordea Cup | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 2,211 |
| 28th Politiken Cup | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,149 |
| Holberg | 2000 | 7 | 2 | 1,904 |
| Holbak Lovfald B | 2015 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,202 |
| Tollose Weekend Cup A | 2016 | 5 | 4 | 2,180 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Preben Dalberg's chess games?
70 games by Preben Dalberg, 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 Preben Dalberg has played.
What does Preben Dalberg play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Preben Dalberg opens with 1.c4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Preben Dalberg answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Preben Dalberg play as White?
As White, Preben Dalberg's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Preben Dalberg play as Black?
As Black, Preben Dalberg most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Preben Dalberg's FIDE rating?
Preben Dalberg is currently rated 2,036 in classical chess, 1,997 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,220 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Preben Dalberg played?
Our database contains 70 games by Preben Dalberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 25 draws, 22 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Preben Dalberg?
70 games by Preben Dalberg 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.