Prepare against Trygve Dahl
FM · Norway · World #6,825 classical · FIDE ID 1513427
Our database contains 346 games by Trygve Dahl, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Trygve Dahl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Trygve 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 | 2,228 | 2,342 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,215 | 2,257 | Oct 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,037 | 2,241 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 346 | 131 | 84 | 131 | 37.9% |
| As White | 170 | 60 | 43 | 67 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 176 | 71 | 41 | 64 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Trygve Dahl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Trygve Dahl's side.
First moves as White (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 135 | 79.4% | 46.3% |
| d4 | 14 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 7.1% | 45.8% |
| c4 | 8 | 4.7% | 68.8% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 46.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Dahl usually continues Nf3 (46.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Dahl usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Dahl usually continues d4 (46.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Dahl usually continues Bg5 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Dahl usually continues Bg5 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Dahl usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 83.8% | 52.2% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 7.5% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 6.3% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 56.9% | 48.3% |
| f5 | 15 | 29.4% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.8% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.9% | 33.3% |
Trygve Dahl's chess games
All 346 games by Trygve Dahl in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 131 wins, 84 draws, 131 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 38 | 13/12/13 | 34.2% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 44 | 17/9/18 | 38.6% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| A26 | English Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B43 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Réti Opening | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Normunds Miezis | 2,485 | Fagernes Open | A10 |
| Sep 2015 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,455 | 25th EU-ch U16 | B38 |
| Mar 2023 | Yevhenii Yelisieiev | 2,404 | Titled Tue Late | A22 |
| Dec 2015 | Joachim Birger Nilsen | 2,382 | 45th Rilton Cup | A21 |
| Oct 2021 | Mads Vestby-Ellingsen | 2,375 | Fagernes Open | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fagernes Open | 2022 | 35 | 16.5 | 2,223 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 20 | 8 | 2,132 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2017 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,170 |
| Fagernes TV2 GM Open | 2018 | 18 | 8 | 2,230 |
| Kragero Open | 2018 | 17 | 7 | 2,068 |
| ch-NOR U20 | 2016 | 17 | 9 | 1,953 |
| Wch U12 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,709 |
| Hell Open | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 2,118 |
Interactive opening tree from all 346 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Trygve Dahl's chess games?
346 games by Trygve Dahl, from Jul 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 Trygve Dahl has played.
What does Trygve Dahl play on the first move as White?
Across 170 games with White in our database, Trygve Dahl opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Trygve Dahl answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Trygve Dahl play as White?
As White, Trygve Dahl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (38 games, 34.2% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 170 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Trygve Dahl play as Black?
As Black, Trygve Dahl most often plays: Sicilian (44 games, 38.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 176 games.
What is Trygve Dahl's FIDE rating?
Trygve Dahl is currently rated 2,228 in classical chess, 2,215 in rapid and 2,037 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,342 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Trygve Dahl played?
Our database contains 346 games by Trygve Dahl, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 131 wins, 84 draws, 131 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Trygve Dahl?
346 games by Trygve 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.