Prepare against Arne Matthiesen
FM · DNK · World #4,103 classical · FIDE ID 1403524
Our database contains 398 games by Arne Matthiesen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arne Matthiesen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arne Matthiesen 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 | 2,300 | 2,359 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,314 | 2,319 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 398 | 112 | 173 | 113 | 28.1% |
| As White | 203 | 70 | 93 | 40 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 195 | 42 | 80 | 73 | 21.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arne Matthiesen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arne Matthiesen's side.
First moves as White (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 156 | 76.8% | 56.1% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 13.8% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 10 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 3.9% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Matthiesen usually continues Nf3 (69.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Matthiesen usually continues c4 (53.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Matthiesen usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Matthiesen usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Matthiesen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Matthiesen usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 49 | 51.0% | 40.8% |
| c5 | 27 | 28.1% | 40.7% |
| g6 | 12 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 42 | 60.9% | 51.2% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 20.3% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 7 | 10.1% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
Arne Matthiesen's chess games
All 398 games by Arne Matthiesen 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: 112 wins, 173 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 34 | 14/16/4 | 41.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 22 | 2/13/7 | 9.1% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/7/1 | 38.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E04 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 31 | 12/8/11 | 38.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 1/6/8 | 6.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| C10 | French Defense | 11 | 2/8/1 | 18.2% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A01 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2005 | Leif Erlend Johannessen | 2,543 | 21st EU-Cup | D43 |
| Sep 2005 | Rainer Polzin | 2,514 | 21st EU-Cup | E68 |
| Dec 2012 | Allan Stig Rasmussen | 2,511 | chT-DEN 1213 | E17 |
| Feb 2010 | Lars Schandorff | 2,501 | chT-DEN 0910 48th | D85 |
| Jul 2011 | Albert Bokros | 2,470 | Artemis Cup 3rd | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN | 2009 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,413 |
| chB-DEN | 2001 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,258 |
| ch-DEN cand | 2012 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,348 |
| Malmo Open | 2024 | 13 | 8 | 2,336 |
| 18th Politiken Cup | 1996 | 11 | 6 | 2,433 |
| 31st Politiken Cup | 2009 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,310 |
| chT-DEN 0910 48th | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 2,309 |
| Aarhus Summer Candidate | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,292 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arne Matthiesen's chess games?
398 games by Arne Matthiesen, 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 Matthiesen has played.
What does Arne Matthiesen play on the first move as White?
Across 203 games with White in our database, Arne Matthiesen opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arne Matthiesen answers 1...e6 (51% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Arne Matthiesen play as White?
As White, Arne Matthiesen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (34 games, 41.2% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 9.1% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 203 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arne Matthiesen play as Black?
As Black, Arne Matthiesen most often plays: Slav Defense (31 games, 38.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (15 games, 6.7% win rate); Modern Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 195 games.
What is Arne Matthiesen's FIDE rating?
Arne Matthiesen is currently rated 2,300 in classical chess, 2,314 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,359 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Arne Matthiesen played?
Our database contains 398 games by Arne Matthiesen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 173 draws, 113 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arne Matthiesen?
398 games by Arne Matthiesen 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.