The PDC European Tour is known for high standards and spectacular matches, but occasionally contests feature an unprecedented gulf in strength, reflected in the largest gaps in three-dart averages ever recorded in a single match. These numbers offer a rare glimpse into moments when one player completely dominated while the opponent never found any rhythm.
Leading the list is the clash between Dutchman Kevin Doets and Finland's Jonas Masalin in the opening round of the European Darts Trophy 2026, which produced a gap of 41.62 points. Doets posted an impressive 117.12 average, while Masalin stalled at 75.50. An average above 115 is considered absolute world class and appears only sporadically, even among the elite, underscoring how one-sided the match was.
In second place is the tie between Robert Marijanovic and Jamie Lewis in the first round of the International Darts Open 2020, with a gap of 41.37 points. Marijanovic averaged 99.10 against Lewis's 57.72, with Lewis's low average standing out as exceptional at professional level. Third place goes to Dave Chisnall and Dirk Becker in the first round of the German Darts Masters 2013, where Chisnall averaged 100.20 against Becker's 60.97, a 39.23-point gap. Fourth place is the meeting between Luke Littler and Arno Merk during the opening round of the European Darts Grand Prix 2024, with averages of 101.33 for Littler and 67.54 for Merk, a 33.79-point gap.
What makes these figures especially interesting is the context of the PDC European Tour, where matches are often played over a relatively short format, so one strong spell or a poor start can have a big impact on the average. Even so, gaps over 40 points remain exceptional and rare, showing how capricious darts can be. The PDC European Tour continues next weekend in Wieze, where the Belgian Darts Open is on the schedule, with Luke Littler starting as defending champion after beating home favorite Mike De Decker 8-5 in last year's final.
