Prepare against Rotimi Dasaolu
NGA · World #35,965 classical · FIDE ID 8500150
Our database contains 135 games by Rotimi Dasaolu, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rotimi Dasaolu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rotimi Dasaolu 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 | 1,954 | 2,115 | Feb 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,019 | 2,053 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,952 | 2,103 | Feb 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 41 | 26 | 68 | 30.4% |
| As White | 63 | 24 | 12 | 27 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 72 | 17 | 14 | 41 | 23.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rotimi Dasaolu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rotimi Dasaolu's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 21 | 33.3% | 38.1% |
| e4 | 19 | 30.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 12 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 38.1% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Dasaolu usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Dasaolu usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Dasaolu usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Dasaolu usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Dasaolu usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Dasaolu usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 36.6% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 14 | 34.1% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 8 | 19.5% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 82.4% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Rotimi Dasaolu's chess games
All 135 games by Rotimi Dasaolu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 41 wins, 26 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Leon Piasetski | 2,327 | 15th Gibraltar Masters | E69 |
| Jan 2013 | Michael Stockmann | 2,312 | 11th Gibraltar Masters | D53 |
| Jan 2015 | Eric De Haan | 2,299 | 13th Gibraltar Masters | A45 |
| Jan 2013 | Jose Manuel Diaz Velandia | 2,271 | 11th Gibraltar Masters | D02 |
| Oct 1998 | Vitaliy Kim | 2,270 | Olympiad-33 | B86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Gibraltar Masters | 2013 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,249 |
| 15th Gibraltar Masters | 2017 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,110 |
| 12th Gibraltar Masters | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 2,045 |
| 14th Gibraltar Masters | 2016 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,032 |
| 17th Gibraltar Masters | 2019 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,815 |
| 13th Gibraltar Masters | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,196 |
| 16th Gibraltar Masters | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,918 |
| Lagos Malogy Open | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,115 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rotimi Dasaolu's chess games?
135 games by Rotimi Dasaolu, from Apr 2003 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 Rotimi Dasaolu has played.
What does Rotimi Dasaolu play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Rotimi Dasaolu opens with 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rotimi Dasaolu answers 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Rotimi Dasaolu play as White?
As White, Rotimi Dasaolu's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rotimi Dasaolu play as Black?
As Black, Rotimi Dasaolu most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Rotimi Dasaolu's FIDE rating?
Rotimi Dasaolu is currently rated 1,954 in classical chess, 2,019 in rapid and 1,952 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,115 (Feb 2013).
How many games has Rotimi Dasaolu played?
Our database contains 135 games by Rotimi Dasaolu, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 26 draws, 68 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rotimi Dasaolu?
135 games by Rotimi Dasaolu 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.