Prepare against Arne Joppien
DEU · World #40,088 classical · FIDE ID 4637500
Our database contains 169 games by Arne Joppien, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arne Joppien's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arne Joppien 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 | 1,935 | 2,107 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,954 | 1,954 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,879 | 1,942 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 58 | 40 | 71 | 34.3% |
| As White | 84 | 37 | 19 | 28 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 85 | 21 | 21 | 43 | 24.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arne Joppien's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arne Joppien's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 73 | 86.9% | 56.2% |
| e4 | 7 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.6% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 56.2% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Joppien usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Joppien usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Joppien usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Joppien usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Joppien usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (14% of these games) — Joppien usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 28 | 68.3% | 39.3% |
| e5 | 8 | 19.5% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 54.2% | 34.6% |
| c5 | 10 | 41.7% | 65.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Arne Joppien's chess games
All 169 games by Arne Joppien 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: 58 wins, 40 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1999 | Heiko Preuss | 2,217 | 10th Seefeld Open | A45 |
| Mar 2013 | Johannes Dorst | 2,199 | 20th Leipzig VfB Open | E11 |
| Aug 1997 | Robert Navratil | 2,180 | Schwarzach Open A | A40 |
| Sep 2004 | Ingo Voss | 2,165 | 15th Seefeld Open | A87 |
| Sep 2001 | Werner Kircher | 2,132 | 12th Seefeld Open | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Seefeld Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,151 |
| 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,122 |
| 14th Kiel Open | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,483 |
| 20th Leipzig VfB Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,105 |
| 15th Kiel Open | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,065 |
| 13th Kiel Open | 2000 | 9 | 6 | – |
| 10th Seefeld Open | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,037 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arne Joppien's chess games?
169 games by Arne Joppien, 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 Arne Joppien has played.
What does Arne Joppien play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Arne Joppien opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arne Joppien answers 1...c6 (68% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Arne Joppien play as White?
As White, Arne Joppien's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arne Joppien play as Black?
As Black, Arne Joppien most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Arne Joppien's FIDE rating?
Arne Joppien is currently rated 1,935 in classical chess, 1,954 in rapid and 1,879 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,107 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Arne Joppien played?
Our database contains 169 games by Arne Joppien, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 40 draws, 71 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arne Joppien?
169 games by Arne Joppien 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.