Watch the Walk-On Entrance: Dave Chisnall
Who is Dave Chisnall?
Dave Chisnall is a England darts player, currently ranked #22 in the PDC order of merit. Known as "Chizzy", Dave Chisnall's walk-on music is "Dizzy" by Vic Reeves.
The Wonder Stuff. This darts entrance song helps define player identity and crowd atmosphere before the first throw.
Player Details
- Current Ranking
- #22
- Nickname
- Chizzy
- Nationality
- 🇬🇧 England
- Born
- 12 September 1980
- Prize Money (Order of Merit - 2 Years)
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- Walk-On Song
- Dizzy - Vic Reeves. The Wonder Stuff
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Palmares Dave Chisnall
Official PDC data · Updated3 Mar 2026
26Pro Tour
2024Players Championship 23
25 Sept 2024 · Season 2024
2024Flanders Darts Trophy
6 Sept 2024 · Season 2024
2024European Darts Open
21 Jun 2024 · Season 2024
2024Players Championship 6
19 Mar 2024 · Season 2024
2023Players Championship 30
2 Nov 2023 · Season 2023
2023Players Championship 23
28 Sept 2023 · Season 2023
2023European Tour 12 - Hungarian Darts Trophy
22 Sept 2023 · Season 2023
2023European Tour 6 - Dutch Darts Championship
28 Apr 2023 · Season 2023
2023European Tour 1 - Baltic Sea Open
24 Feb 2023 · Season 2023
2022Players Championship 25
20 Oct 2022 · Season 2022
2022European Tour 12 - Belgian Darts Open
23 Sept 2022 · Season 2022
2019European Tour 8 - Danish Darts Open
14 Jun 2019 · Season 2019
2019Players Championship 7
16 Mar 2019 · Season 2019
2019Players Championship 2
10 Feb 2019 · Season 2019
2017Players Championship - 18
6 Aug 2017 · Season 2017
2016Players Championship - 10
2 Jul 2016 · Season 2016
2015Players Championship 11
23 May 2015 · Season 2015
2013Players Championship 15
23 Nov 2013 · Season 2013
2013Players Championship 7
14 Sept 2013 · Season 2013
2013European Tour 6 - German Darts Championship
6 Sept 2013 · Season 2013
2012Players Championship 19
24 Nov 2012 · Season 2012
2012Players Championship 9
30 Jun 2012 · Season 2012
2012Players Championship 6
27 May 2012 · Season 2012
2012Players Championship 5
26 May 2012 · Season 2012
2012Players Championship 4
11 Mar 2012 · Season 2012
2011Players Championship 29
6 Nov 2011 · Season 2011
1Alternative Circuits
2012Championship League Darts - 6
18 Oct 2012 · Season 2012
Questions About Dave Chisnall
What makes Dave Chisnall a regular top-level contender?
Dave Chisnall stays in the top-tier conversation through reliable week-to-week output. The key traits are controlled scoring phases, efficient setup darts, and enough finishing stability to keep close matches under control late in legs.
Dave Chisnall competes under the nickname "Chizzy", that repeatability matters more than occasional peak sessions, because ranking strength is built across many events. Dave Chisnall is currently ranked #22, which supports the idea that the performance level is sustained across events, not driven by one isolated run. It reflects a professional profile based on consistency rather than volatility.
What are Dave Chisnall's strongest technical patterns over a full match?
Across full matches, Dave Chisnall tends to rely on natural high-scoring rhythm with sustained pressure through the middle phase of legs. That structure supports better control of medium-pressure legs where one unstable visit can flip momentum and change match flow quickly.
At 45, technical strength is tied to phase management: keeping scoring stable in the middle leg window, then improving checkout selection as pressure rises. At #22, the priority is stacking ranking points through repeat deep runs rather than depending on one major week. This is the pattern usually associated with durable top-16 profiles.
How does Dave Chisnall perform in pressure moments?
Pressure performance is less about dramatic shots and more about repeatable choices in decisive visits. Dave Chisnall generally handles those moments through compact routines, measured pace, and pragmatic target selection when margins are tight.
Dave Chisnall is currently ranked #22, which supports the idea that the performance level is sustained across events, not driven by one isolated run. The competitive upside now depends on converting a slightly higher share of late-leg doubles, because that small edge often separates regular contenders from consistent major finalists.