Prepare against Arman Siffert
France · World #8,604 classical · FIDE ID 45125350
Our database contains 86 games by Arman Siffert, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arman Siffert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arman Siffert 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 | 2,194 | 2,208 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,026 | 2,080 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,000 | 2,000 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 40 | 8 | 38 | 46.5% |
| As White | 42 | 18 | 5 | 19 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 44 | 22 | 3 | 19 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 88.1% | 51.4% |
| e4 | 4 | 9.5% | 12.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Siffert usually continues Bf4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Siffert usually continues Bf4 (78.6% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Siffert usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 12.5% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Siffert usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Siffert usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 39.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 34.8% | 37.5% |
| b6 | 3 | 13.0% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 13.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 58.8% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 35.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Arman Siffert's chess games
All 86 games by Arman Siffert in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 40 wins, 8 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 20 | 12/2/6 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Alvaro Dias Huizar | 2,409 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | D00 |
| Apr 2021 | Harry Grieve | 2,351 | C'Chartres Blitz Open April | B01 |
| Jul 2024 | Victor Stephan | 2,346 | Avoine Open 38th | E94 |
| Jan 2021 | Theo Bressy | 2,277 | 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | D13 |
| Feb 2021 | Mounir Kharbouch | 2,218 | Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,036 |
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 2,066 |
| 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,969 |
| C'Chartres Blitz Open April | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,192 |
| Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,034 |
| Cappelle Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,052 |
| 18th Reunion Open | 2016 | 7 | 2 | 1,183 |
| ch-FRA U12 | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1,762 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arman Siffert's chess games?
86 games by Arman Siffert, from Nov 2016 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 Arman Siffert has played.
What does Arman Siffert play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Arman Siffert opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arman Siffert answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...b6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Arman Siffert play as White?
As White, Arman Siffert's most-played openings in our database are: London System (20 games, 60.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arman Siffert play as Black?
As Black, Arman Siffert most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Owen Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Arman Siffert's FIDE rating?
Arman Siffert is currently rated 2,194 in classical chess, 2,026 in rapid and 2,000 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,208 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Arman Siffert played?
Our database contains 86 games by Arman Siffert, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 8 draws, 38 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arman Siffert?
86 games by Arman Siffert 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.