Prepare against Arne Jess
DEU · World #52,700 classical · FIDE ID 24614840
Our database contains 72 games by Arne Jess, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arne Jess's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arne Jess 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 | 1,883 | 1,950 | Jan 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 26 | 20 | 26 | 36.1% |
| As White | 36 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 36 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arne Jess's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arne Jess's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.2% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Jess usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Jess usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Jess usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 92.9% | 34.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Arne Jess's chess games
All 72 games by Arne Jess in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 26 wins, 20 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C29 | Vienna Game | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B59 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Wolfgang Rohde | 2,125 | 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | D08 |
| Jul 2017 | Arno Kirchhof | 2,075 | Berlin Werner Ott Open | C17 |
| Aug 2018 | Markus Woerz | 2,027 | 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B78 |
| Jul 2017 | Silvio Brandt | 1,981 | Berlin Werner Ott Open | B22 |
| Aug 2018 | Fabrizio Grassi | 1,896 | 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Schleswig Holstein B 43rd | 1988 | 9 | 4 | – |
| 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,912 |
| 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,731 |
| 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,011 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein 44th | 1989 | 9 | 5 | – |
| chG-SHW 45th | 1990 | 8 | 6 | – |
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,891 |
| 20th Goch Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,769 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arne Jess's chess games?
72 games by Arne Jess, from Apr 2005 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 Arne Jess has played.
What does Arne Jess play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Arne Jess opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arne Jess answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Arne Jess play as White?
As White, Arne Jess's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arne Jess play as Black?
As Black, Arne Jess most often plays: Albin Countergambit (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Arne Jess's FIDE rating?
Arne Jess is currently rated 1,883 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,950 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Arne Jess played?
Our database contains 72 games by Arne Jess, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 20 draws, 26 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arne Jess?
72 games by Arne Jess 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.