Prepare against Arne Kaplan
DEU · World #30,402 classical · FIDE ID 34625194
When preparing against Arne Kaplan, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Arne Kaplan, covering Dec 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Arne Kaplan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arne Kaplan 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 | 1,985 | 1,995 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,886 | 2,020 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 9 | 5 | 19 | 27.3% |
| As White | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 20.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 343 rated games against 308 different opponents, across 41 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 174 | 65 | 34 | 75 | 37.4% | 1,804 | 1,767 | 6 |
| Blitz | 159 | 65 | 20 | 74 | 40.9% | 1,971 | 1,943 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 222 | 55 | 48 | 119 | 24.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 86 | 59 | 7 | 20 | 68.6% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs CM · 1 vs WIM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 84 | 37 | 14 | 33 | 1,995 | 2,009 |
| 2025 | 135 | 51 | 22 | 62 | 1,935 | 1,905 |
| 2024 | 66 | 21 | 13 | 32 | 1,826 | 1,747 |
| 2023 | 41 | 15 | 8 | 18 | 1,641 | 1,579 |
| 2022 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 1,524 | 1,404 |
Where Arne Kaplan has played
Germany (37) · Czechia (4)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arne Kaplan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arne Kaplan's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Kaplan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Kaplan usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Kaplan usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Arne Kaplan's chess games
All 33 games by Arne Kaplan in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2022 - Nov 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: 9 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Johannes Julius Petzold | 2,046 | Deutsche Vereinsmeisterschaft 2025 U20 | B96 |
| May 2026 | Nils Berresheim | 1,942 | ODJM A | E10 |
| May 2026 | Sebastian Astner | 1,939 | ODJM A | C54 |
| May 2024 | Floris Thuemler | 1,938 | ch-GER U14 | C58 |
| Dec 2025 | Laurin Fabry | 1,811 | Deutsche Vereinsmeisterschaft 2025 U20 | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U14 | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,636 |
| ODJM A | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,907 |
| Deutsche Vereinsmeisterschaft 2025 U20 | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,901 |
| ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Open | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,458 |
| Werner-Ott-Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,818 |
Interactive opening tree from all 33 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arne Kaplan's chess games?
33 games by Arne Kaplan, from Dec 2022 to Nov 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 Kaplan has played.
What does Arne Kaplan play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Arne Kaplan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arne Kaplan answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...c6 (45% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Arne Kaplan play as White?
As White, Arne Kaplan's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (1 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arne Kaplan play as Black?
As Black, Arne Kaplan most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Arne Kaplan's FIDE rating?
Arne Kaplan is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess and 1,886 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,995 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Arne Kaplan played?
Our database contains 33 games by Arne Kaplan, covering Dec 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arne Kaplan?
33 games by Arne Kaplan 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.