Prepare against Arne Christiansen
DNK · World #37,565 classical · FIDE ID 1402013
When preparing against Arne Christiansen, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 125 games by Arne Christiansen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arne Christiansen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arne Christiansen 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 | 1,946 | 2,254 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,997 | 1,997 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 28 | 70 | 27 | 22.4% |
| As White | 61 | 18 | 32 | 11 | 29.5% |
| As Black | 64 | 10 | 38 | 16 | 15.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arne Christiansen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arne Christiansen's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 51 | 83.6% | 56.9% |
| c4 | 6 | 9.8% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 6.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Christiansen usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Christiansen usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Christiansen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Christiansen usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Christiansen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Christiansen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 16 | 61.5% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 10 | 38.5% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 95.8% | 39.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Arne Christiansen's chess games
All 125 games by Arne Christiansen 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: 28 wins, 70 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Slav Defense | 14 | 3/10/1 | 21.4% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Johann Ingvason | 2,189 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | D38 |
| Mar 2020 | Antonin Vavruska | 1,971 | WchT Seniors 65 | B06 |
| Nov 2013 | David Lovejoy | 1,943 | 23rd Wch Seniors | B07 |
| Jun 2021 | Lars Garne Rasmussen | 1,943 | ch-DEN Seniors 65+ | D38 |
| Nov 2016 | Rosemary Giulian Jackson | 1,932 | 26th Wch Seniors 50 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 30 | 15 | 1,989 |
| ch-DEN Seniors 65 | 2022 | 14 | 8 | 1,942 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,969 |
| 23rd Wch Seniors | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,167 |
| ch-DEN Seniors 65+ | 2021 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,122 |
| Senior-DM 2026 - 65+ | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,856 |
| ch-DEN Seniors | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,935 |
| ch-DEN Seniors 50+ | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 1,887 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arne Christiansen's chess games?
125 games by Arne Christiansen, 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 Arne Christiansen has played.
What does Arne Christiansen play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Arne Christiansen opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arne Christiansen answers 1...d6 (62% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Arne Christiansen play as White?
As White, Arne Christiansen's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arne Christiansen play as Black?
As Black, Arne Christiansen most often plays: Pirc Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Arne Christiansen's FIDE rating?
Arne Christiansen is currently rated 1,946 in classical chess, 1,997 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,254 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Arne Christiansen played?
Our database contains 125 games by Arne Christiansen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 70 draws, 27 losses (22.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arne Christiansen?
125 games by Arne Christiansen 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.