Prepare against Arne Herter
DEU · World #5,600 classical · FIDE ID 16255372
Our database contains 143 games by Arne Herter, covering Nov 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arne Herter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arne Herter 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 | 2,258 | 2,274 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,929 | 1,929 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 59 | 26 | 58 | 41.3% |
| As White | 67 | 36 | 9 | 22 | 53.7% |
| As Black | 76 | 23 | 17 | 36 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arne Herter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arne Herter's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 98.5% | 59.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 59.8% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Herter usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Herter usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Herter usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Herter usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 70.7% | 34.5% |
| c5 | 10 | 24.4% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 79.2% | 55.3% |
| b6 | 3 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Arne Herter's chess games
All 143 games by Arne Herter in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2018 - 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: 59 wins, 26 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Scotch Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Michael Kotyk | 2,197 | ch-GER Youth-A | E71 |
| Aug 2026 | Paul David Peglau | 2,182 | 16. Nordhäuser Open | A05 |
| Jun 2022 | Patrick Terhuven | 2,175 | ch-GER Youth-A | B35 |
| Jan 2024 | Maximilian Menzel | 2,164 | ch-GER Amateurs | A49 |
| Jan 2024 | Norbert Heck | 2,125 | ch-GER Amateurs | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U16 | 2023 | 21 | 12 | 2,028 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2019 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,482 |
| GER Pfingstopen U25 | 2020 | 10 | 3 | 1,480 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,052 |
| ch-GER Youth-A | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,964 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,672 |
| ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Masters | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,961 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt 30 Years Open | 2020 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,773 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arne Herter's chess games?
143 games by Arne Herter, from Nov 2018 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 Herter has played.
What does Arne Herter play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Arne Herter opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arne Herter answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...b6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Arne Herter play as White?
As White, Arne Herter's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arne Herter play as Black?
As Black, Arne Herter most often plays: Scotch Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Arne Herter's FIDE rating?
Arne Herter is currently rated 2,258 in classical chess and 1,929 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,274 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Arne Herter played?
Our database contains 143 games by Arne Herter, covering Nov 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 26 draws, 58 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arne Herter?
143 games by Arne Herter 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.