Prepare against Arnd Goldenstein
DEU · World #47,044 classical · FIDE ID 24600784
Our database contains 254 games by Arnd Goldenstein, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arnd Goldenstein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arnd Goldenstein 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 | 1,905 | 2,096 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,910 | 1,961 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,862 | 1,863 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 254 | 113 | 53 | 88 | 44.5% |
| As White | 121 | 60 | 27 | 34 | 49.6% |
| As Black | 133 | 53 | 26 | 54 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arnd Goldenstein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arnd Goldenstein's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 101 | 83.5% | 60.4% |
| e4 | 17 | 14.0% | 58.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Goldenstein usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Goldenstein usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Goldenstein usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Goldenstein usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Goldenstein usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Goldenstein usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 41 | 62.1% | 45.1% |
| c5 | 22 | 33.3% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 52.4% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 19 | 45.2% | 44.7% |
Arnd Goldenstein's chess games
All 254 games by Arnd Goldenstein in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 113 wins, 53 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Colle System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Frank Niehaus | 2,255 | 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C36 |
| Jan 2008 | Wolfgang Wieferig | 2,249 | ch-Cologne 55th | E12 |
| Aug 2016 | Stephan Schliebener | 2,207 | 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A37 |
| Jul 2008 | Manfred Kroencke | 2,174 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open | B30 |
| Jul 2008 | Bernhard Czap | 2,167 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open | A81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Cologne | 2006 | 25 | 13.5 | 1,895 |
| Cologne Ford Open | 2010 | 14 | 10 | 2,097 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 17/18 | 2018 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,724 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,712 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 18/19 | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,021 |
| NRW Class1 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,075 |
| 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,231 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open | 2008 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,162 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arnd Goldenstein's chess games?
254 games by Arnd Goldenstein, from Jul 2007 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 Arnd Goldenstein has played.
What does Arnd Goldenstein play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Arnd Goldenstein opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arnd Goldenstein answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games).
What openings does Arnd Goldenstein play as White?
As White, Arnd Goldenstein's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arnd Goldenstein play as Black?
As Black, Arnd Goldenstein most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Arnd Goldenstein's FIDE rating?
Arnd Goldenstein is currently rated 1,905 in classical chess, 1,910 in rapid and 1,862 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,096 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Arnd Goldenstein played?
Our database contains 254 games by Arnd Goldenstein, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 113 wins, 53 draws, 88 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arnd Goldenstein?
254 games by Arnd Goldenstein 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.