Dave Chisnall’s rise from BDO challenger to PDC mainstay tells a tale of perseverance and raw scoring ability. After reaching the 2010 BDO World Championship final, he switched to the PDC in 2011 and quickly made his mark by winning one of the first ProTour events and hitting his first televised nine-darter that same year.
Name: Dave Chisnall
Nickname: Chizzy
Born: 12/09/1980
Place of Birth: St Helens, England
Nationality: English
Laterality: Right-handed
Highest PDC Ranking: 5
Darts: 22 g Harrows Signature
Walk-on Tune: Dizzy – Vic Reeves & The Wonderstuff
Known for his powerful, heavy scoring and ruthless efficiency in mid-game, Chisnall has earned 26 non-televised ranking titles. His tournament roll includes victories at the Belgian Darts Open, Baltic Sea Open, European Darts Open, and Flanders Darts Trophy in recent seasons.
DAVE CHISNALL CAREER STATS: Check out full profile on dartsdatabase
Despite being a dominant figure on the ProTour, Chisnall has often played the runner-up role in majors—six times in televised finals, including the World Grand Prix, Grand Slam, Masters, and Players Championship Finals. He remains a semi-finalist in the 2021 World Championship and consistently challenges top opponents in big events.
In 2025 he reaffirmed his calibre with a dazzling nine-darter at Players Championship 15 and several European Tour titles, finishing ranked inside the world top six. His match averages over 108 in televised events show he can match the best when the pressure is on.
DARTS’ GREATEST LEG?: Chizzy and MVG Show off!
Off the oche, Chisnall now resides in Morecambe in the UK and balances family life with his wife Michaela and their two children. Known for performing across decades and organisations while remaining friendly and grounded, he’s built a strong fanbase.
Still chasing that major win, Chizzy is a veteran battler with a game that demands respect and always threatens to break through.
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