Prepare against Arnd Kretzschmar
DEU · World #42,745 classical · FIDE ID 12914835
Our database contains 69 games by Arnd Kretzschmar, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arnd Kretzschmar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arnd Kretzschmar 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 | 1,923 | 1,986 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,985 | 1,985 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,918 | 1,932 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 21 | 18 | 30 | 30.4% |
| As White | 33 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 36 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arnd Kretzschmar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arnd Kretzschmar's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 51.5% | 52.9% |
| e4 | 16 | 48.5% | 40.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 52.9% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Kretzschmar usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Kretzschmar usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kretzschmar usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 40.6% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Kretzschmar usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Kretzschmar usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Kretzschmar usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 93.3% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Arnd Kretzschmar's chess games
All 69 games by Arnd Kretzschmar in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 21 wins, 18 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 15 | 2/7/6 | 13.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Jaroslaw Verbitzky | 1,933 | JBLN Ost 1819 | B38 |
| Aug 2014 | Anna Marczuk | 1,866 | 19th Rewal Open A | B76 |
| Dec 2012 | Tim Birnkraut | 1,864 | chT-GER U14 | C51 |
| Dec 2016 | Cedric Hahn | 1,861 | chT-GER U20 | E85 |
| Dec 2017 | Finn Christopher Petersen | 1,812 | chT-GER U20 | B72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER North U14 | 2013 | 14 | 5 | 1,595 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2017 | 12 | 8.5 | 1,893 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2013 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,593 |
| 1st Vellmar Open | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,261 |
| JBLN Ost 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 5.5 | 1,946 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2014 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,538 |
| 19th Rewal Open A | 2014 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,870 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2223 | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,694 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arnd Kretzschmar's chess games?
69 games by Arnd Kretzschmar, from Sep 2010 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 Arnd Kretzschmar has played.
What does Arnd Kretzschmar play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Arnd Kretzschmar opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (48% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arnd Kretzschmar answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Arnd Kretzschmar play as White?
As White, Arnd Kretzschmar's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arnd Kretzschmar play as Black?
As Black, Arnd Kretzschmar most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Arnd Kretzschmar's FIDE rating?
Arnd Kretzschmar is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess, 1,985 in rapid and 1,918 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,986 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Arnd Kretzschmar played?
Our database contains 69 games by Arnd Kretzschmar, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 18 draws, 30 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arnd Kretzschmar?
69 games by Arnd Kretzschmar 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.