Prepare against Arndt Raessler
DEU · World #61,784 classical · FIDE ID 24673889
When preparing against Arndt Raessler, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 15.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 181 games by Arndt Raessler, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arndt Raessler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arndt Raessler 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 | 1,850 | 2,032 | Sep 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 181 | 37 | 104 | 40 | 20.4% |
| As White | 94 | 21 | 57 | 16 | 22.3% |
| As Black | 87 | 16 | 47 | 24 | 18.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arndt Raessler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arndt Raessler's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 94 | 100.0% | 52.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 52.7% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Raessler usually continues Nf3 (44.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Raessler usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Raessler usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 40 | 100.0% | 51.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 72.4% | 45.2% |
| d5 | 8 | 27.6% | 43.8% |
Arndt Raessler's chess games
All 181 games by Arndt Raessler in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 37 wins, 104 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 20 | 3/14/3 | 15.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/8/3 | 15.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D48 | Slav Defense | 13 | 0/12/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 1/8/0 | 11.1% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Ulrich Gebhardt | 2,225 | MV-Rheinland Pfalz | E01 |
| Nov 2004 | Jens-Uwe Riek | 2,021 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 0405 | D02 |
| Apr 2001 | Semjon Boguslawski | 1,957 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 0001 | D02 |
| Jul 2009 | Vova Eidelmann | 1,940 | 12th Bad Bevensen Seniors Open | D02 |
| Jun 2021 | Paul Schmidt | 1,915 | ch-Mecklenburg VP MT | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,689 |
| 9th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,882 |
| 12th Bad Bevensen Seniors Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,970 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,796 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,765 |
| 13th ch-Niedersachsen Seniors Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,776 |
| 14th ch-Niedersachsen Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,849 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,678 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arndt Raessler's chess games?
181 games by Arndt Raessler, from Sep 2009 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 Arndt Raessler has played.
What does Arndt Raessler play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Arndt Raessler opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arndt Raessler answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games).
What openings does Arndt Raessler play as White?
As White, Arndt Raessler's most-played openings in our database are: London System (20 games, 15.0% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arndt Raessler play as Black?
As Black, Arndt Raessler most often plays: Slav Defense (13 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Arndt Raessler's FIDE rating?
Arndt Raessler is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,032 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Arndt Raessler played?
Our database contains 181 games by Arndt Raessler, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 104 draws, 40 losses (20.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arndt Raessler?
181 games by Arndt Raessler 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.