Prepare against Torbjorn Dahl
Norway · World #64,204 classical · FIDE ID 1505904
When preparing against Torbjorn Dahl, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 31 games by Torbjorn Dahl, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Torbjorn Dahl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Torbjorn 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 | 1,841 | 1,988 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,874 | 1,875 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,823 | 1,855 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 16 | 3 | 12 | 51.6% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 62.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Torbjorn Dahl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Torbjorn Dahl's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Dahl usually continues c3 (20.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Dahl usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Dahl usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Dahl usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Dahl usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Dahl usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 64.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Torbjorn Dahl's chess games
All 31 games by Torbjorn Dahl in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 16 wins, 3 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Isak Sjoberg | 2,067 | chT-NOR Club | B03 |
| Jun 2019 | Henrik Olofsson | 2,019 | Ostersund Storsjodraget Open | E11 |
| Apr 2017 | Ingrid Greibrokk | 1,929 | Fagernes TV2 Elo Open | B12 |
| Apr 2017 | Snorre Skrede | 1,920 | Fagernes TV2 Elo Open | A90 |
| Apr 2017 | Karl Sebastian | 1,750 | Fagernes TV2 Elo Open | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fagernes TV2 Elo Open | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,999 |
| Ostersund Storsjodraget Open | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,912 |
| chT-NOR Club | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 2,034 |
| Ostersund Open | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,808 |
| Levanger Grand Prix A | 2018 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,953 |
| Ostersund Hurtigfeiden Open | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,520 |
| 35th Pula Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,000 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Torbjorn Dahl's chess games?
31 games by Torbjorn Dahl, from Jan 2011 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 Torbjorn Dahl has played.
What does Torbjorn Dahl play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Torbjorn Dahl opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Torbjorn Dahl answers 1...Nf6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Torbjorn Dahl play as White?
As White, Torbjorn Dahl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Torbjorn Dahl play as Black?
As Black, Torbjorn Dahl most often plays: Alekhine Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Torbjorn Dahl's FIDE rating?
Torbjorn Dahl is currently rated 1,841 in classical chess, 1,874 in rapid and 1,823 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,988 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Torbjorn Dahl played?
Our database contains 31 games by Torbjorn Dahl, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 3 draws, 12 losses (51.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Torbjorn Dahl?
31 games by Torbjorn 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.