Prepare against Svein Dale
Norway · World #105,161 classical · FIDE ID 1523120
When preparing against Svein Dale, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 56 games by Svein Dale, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Svein Dale's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Svein Dale 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 | 1,714 | 1,828 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,789 | 1,812 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,701 | 1,896 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 20 | 8 | 28 | 35.7% |
| As White | 31 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 25 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Svein Dale's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Svein Dale's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 100.0% | 46.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.8% score
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Dale usually continues a3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Dale usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Dale usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 4 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Svein Dale's chess games
All 56 games by Svein Dale in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 20 wins, 8 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D40 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A33 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Per Harila | 2,001 | Jönköping Chess Festival 2026 | Standard Open | A11 |
| Nov 2015 | Jan Stokke | 1,875 | Konnerud GP B | A85 |
| Nov 2019 | Anders Nylen | 1,733 | Trondheim Brokstads Memorial | C41 |
| Jul 2026 | Emil Lilja | 1,660 | Jönköping Chess Festival 2026 | Blitz Open | B10 |
| Apr 2025 | Tomas Sindri Leosson | 1,638 | Reykjavik Open | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jönköping Chess Festival 2026 | Blitz Open | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,825 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,804 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2015 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,550 |
| Jönköping Chess Festival 2026 | Standard Open | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,941 |
| Jönköping Chess Festival 2026 | Rapid Open | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,760 |
| 18th Montalvo Mem 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,763 |
| Trondheim Brokstads Memorial | 2019 | 3 | 2 | 1,851 |
| Nordstrand GP B | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,627 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Svein Dale's chess games?
56 games by Svein Dale, from Nov 2014 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 Svein Dale has played.
What does Svein Dale play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Svein Dale opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Svein Dale answers 1...c6 (63% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Svein Dale play as White?
As White, Svein Dale's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ponziani Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Svein Dale play as Black?
As Black, Svein Dale most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Svein Dale's FIDE rating?
Svein Dale is currently rated 1,714 in classical chess, 1,789 in rapid and 1,701 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,828 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Svein Dale played?
Our database contains 56 games by Svein Dale, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 8 draws, 28 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Svein Dale?
56 games by Svein Dale 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.