Prepare against Alexander Arns
DEU · World #37,638 classical · FIDE ID 12944009
Our database contains 48 games by Alexander Arns, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Arns's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Arns 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 | 1,946 | 2,013 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,955 | 1,985 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,895 | 1,951 | Sep 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 33.3% |
| As White | 25 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 17.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Arns's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Arns's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 16 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 33.3% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 67% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Arns usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Arns usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Arns usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 87.5% score
- …e5 (75% of these games) — Arns usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Arns usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Arns usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 66.7% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 10.0% |
Alexander Arns's chess games
All 48 games by Alexander Arns in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - Aug 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: 16 wins, 13 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Sebastian Schoeber | 1,943 | 27th Wiesbaden Open | B22 |
| Dec 2018 | Florian Hennemann | 1,869 | chT-GER U20 | A26 |
| May 2013 | Nils Torzinski | 1,805 | ch-GER U25 Open A | C95 |
| Aug 2017 | Lutz Schneider | 1,737 | 29th Wiesbaden Open | A20 |
| May 2013 | Jakob Hartmann | 1,719 | ch-GER U25 Open A | C88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,881 |
| ch-GER U25 Open B | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,245 |
| 26th Wiesbaden Open | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,889 |
| 29th Wiesbaden Open | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,867 |
| 27th Wiesbaden Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,947 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2018 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,767 |
| Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Freestyle Open A | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,859 |
| 25th Wiesbaden Open | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,673 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Arns's chess games?
48 games by Alexander Arns, from Sep 2012 to Aug 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 Alexander Arns has played.
What does Alexander Arns play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Alexander Arns opens with 1.c4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Arns answers 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alexander Arns play as White?
As White, Alexander Arns's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Arns play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Arns most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Alexander Arns's FIDE rating?
Alexander Arns is currently rated 1,946 in classical chess, 1,955 in rapid and 1,895 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,013 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Alexander Arns played?
Our database contains 48 games by Alexander Arns, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 13 draws, 19 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Arns?
48 games by Alexander Arns 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.