Prepare against Arnd Rosskothen
DEU · World #18,981 classical · FIDE ID 4645650
When preparing against Arnd Rosskothen, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 60.7% over 28 games.
Our database contains 205 games by Arnd Rosskothen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arnd Rosskothen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arnd Rosskothen 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 | 2,066 | 2,196 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 86 | 67 | 52 | 42.0% |
| As White | 99 | 40 | 29 | 30 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 106 | 46 | 38 | 22 | 43.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arnd Rosskothen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arnd Rosskothen's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 87 | 87.9% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Rosskothen usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Rosskothen usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Rosskothen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Rosskothen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Rosskothen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Rosskothen usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 92.2% | 74.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 100.0% | 43.9% |
Arnd Rosskothen's chess games
All 205 games by Arnd Rosskothen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 86 wins, 67 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 28 | 17/7/4 | 60.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1996 | Michael Preuschoff | 2,270 | 07th Goch Open | C86 |
| Jan 2005 | Boris Lytchak | 2,265 | NRW Class1 0405 | B23 |
| Jan 1997 | Juergen1 Boehm | 2,240 | Oberliga NRW 9697 II | C06 |
| Oct 1996 | Frank Rosenberger | 2,230 | 07th Goch Open | B49 |
| Nov 2000 | Juergen Wicht | 2,217 | ch-Cologne 49th | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leverkusen Open | 2007 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,916 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 18/19 | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,984 |
| Leverkusen Open | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,050 |
| NRW Class1 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,010 |
| 17th Bad Godesberg Open | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,002 |
| NRW Class1 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,227 |
| NRW Class1 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 2 | 1,948 |
| 23rd Goch Open | 2012 | 7 | 5 | 2,254 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arnd Rosskothen's chess games?
205 games by Arnd Rosskothen, from Apr 2003 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 Rosskothen has played.
What does Arnd Rosskothen play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Arnd Rosskothen opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arnd Rosskothen answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Arnd Rosskothen play as White?
As White, Arnd Rosskothen's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arnd Rosskothen play as Black?
As Black, Arnd Rosskothen most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 60.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Arnd Rosskothen's FIDE rating?
Arnd Rosskothen is currently rated 2,066 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Arnd Rosskothen played?
Our database contains 205 games by Arnd Rosskothen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 67 draws, 52 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arnd Rosskothen?
205 games by Arnd Rosskothen 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.