Prepare against Arnd Lauber
IM · DEU · World #1,818 classical · FIDE ID 4632630
Our database contains 604 games by Arnd Lauber, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arnd Lauber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arnd Lauber 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 | 2,393 | 2,518 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,408 | 2,421 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,303 | 2,444 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 604 | 205 | 221 | 178 | 33.9% |
| As White | 301 | 110 | 119 | 72 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 303 | 95 | 102 | 106 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arnd Lauber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arnd Lauber's side.
First moves as White (301 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 287 | 95.3% | 55.7% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 2.7% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.7% | 80.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 55.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Lauber usually continues c4 (52.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Lauber usually continues c4 (62.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Lauber usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Lauber usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Lauber usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Lauber usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 76 | 58.0% | 46.1% |
| c5 | 42 | 32.1% | 63.1% |
| e6 | 12 | 9.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 78 | 80.4% | 44.2% |
| d5 | 9 | 9.3% | 22.2% |
| f5 | 5 | 5.2% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.1% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Arnd Lauber's chess games
All 604 games by Arnd Lauber in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 205 wins, 221 draws, 178 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D47 | Slav Defense | 50 | 21/18/11 | 42.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 33 | 16/11/6 | 48.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 28 | 9/10/9 | 32.1% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 23 | 4/8/11 | 17.4% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 14 | 2/9/3 | 14.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 14 | 5/9/0 | 35.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 28 | 12/5/11 | 42.9% |
| D39 | Indian Defense | 26 | 11/7/8 | 42.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 21 | 6/8/7 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 19 | 3/6/10 | 15.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 3/9/4 | 18.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 2/8/6 | 12.5% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 2,665 | Bundesliga 2014-15 | E21 |
| Dec 2009 | Vladimir Chuchelov | 2,598 | Bundesliga 2009-10 | D36 |
| Mar 2008 | Boris Chatalbashev | 2,585 | 12th Neckar Open A | E20 |
| Oct 2009 | Ehsan Ghaem Maghami | 2,579 | Bundesliga 2009-10 | E20 |
| Jan 2000 | Pengxiang Zhang | 2,562 | Perenyi Memorial | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U20 | 1996 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,375 |
| ch-GER U17 | 1993 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,272 |
| Bundesliga 2008-09 | 2009 | 15 | 7 | 2,523 |
| Bundesliga 1998-99 | 1999 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,384 |
| Bundesliga 2009-10 | 2010 | 14 | 5 | 2,481 |
| Wch U20 | 1996 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,434 |
| Budapest FS05 IM | 1997 | 13 | 6 | 2,272 |
| Perenyi Memorial | 2000 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,406 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arnd Lauber's chess games?
604 games by Arnd Lauber, from Apr 2003 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 Lauber has played.
What does Arnd Lauber play on the first move as White?
Across 301 games with White in our database, Arnd Lauber opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arnd Lauber answers 1...c6 (58% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Arnd Lauber play as White?
As White, Arnd Lauber's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (50 games, 42.0% win rate); Indian Defense (33 games, 48.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (28 games, 32.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 301 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arnd Lauber play as Black?
As Black, Arnd Lauber most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 42.3% win rate); English Opening (21 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 303 games.
What is Arnd Lauber's FIDE rating?
Arnd Lauber is currently rated 2,393 in classical chess, 2,408 in rapid and 2,303 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,518 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Arnd Lauber played?
Our database contains 604 games by Arnd Lauber, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 205 wins, 221 draws, 178 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arnd Lauber?
604 games by Arnd Lauber 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.