Prepare against Aaron Arnold
DEU · World #100,584 classical · FIDE ID 16224523
When preparing against Aaron Arnold, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...b6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (38%).
Our database contains 42 games by Aaron Arnold, covering Dec 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aaron Arnold's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aaron Arnold 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 | 1,728 | 1,772 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,893 | 1,896 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 17 | 8 | 17 | 40.5% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 23 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aaron Arnold's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aaron Arnold's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 63.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 31.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Arnold usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Arnold usually continues e4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Arnold usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Arnold usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Arnold usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 6 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Aaron Arnold's chess games
All 42 games by Aaron Arnold in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2019 - 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: 17 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A47 | English Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Olaf Winter | 1,656 | ch-Frankfurt A | B50 |
| May 2019 | Luca Schneider | 1,603 | ch-Frankfurt A | E13 |
| May 2018 | Kilian Gabriel Graef | 1,523 | chC-Hessen | B08 |
| Oct 2017 | Johannes Vogt | 1,511 | Bad Soden U18 Open | C10 |
| May 2017 | David Goodwin | 1,456 | chB-Frankfurt | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Frankfurt | 2018 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,394 |
| Bad Soden U18 Open | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,582 |
| chC-Hessen | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,244 |
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,607 |
| ch-Hessen Open C | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,487 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aaron Arnold's chess games?
42 games by Aaron Arnold, from Dec 2019 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 Aaron Arnold has played.
What does Aaron Arnold play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Aaron Arnold opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aaron Arnold answers 1...b6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...b6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Aaron Arnold play as White?
As White, Aaron Arnold's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aaron Arnold play as Black?
As Black, Aaron Arnold most often plays: Owen Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Aaron Arnold's FIDE rating?
Aaron Arnold is currently rated 1,728 in classical chess and 1,893 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,772 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Aaron Arnold played?
Our database contains 42 games by Aaron Arnold, covering Dec 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aaron Arnold?
42 games by Aaron Arnold 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.