Prepare against Arne Walther Larsen
DNK · World #85,222 classical · FIDE ID 1411357
When preparing against Arne Walther Larsen, expect 1.Nf3 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 121 games by Arne Walther Larsen, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arne Walther Larsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arne Walther Larsen 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 | 1,773 | 1,899 | Feb 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,872 | 1,872 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,905 | 1,905 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 35 | 29 | 57 | 28.9% |
| As White | 59 | 15 | 14 | 30 | 25.4% |
| As Black | 62 | 20 | 15 | 27 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arne Walther Larsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arne Walther Larsen's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 33 | 55.9% | 47.0% |
| c4 | 19 | 32.2% | 23.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 5.1% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 56% of White games, 47.0% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Larsen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Larsen usually continues g3 (44.4% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Larsen usually continues g3 (20.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 32% of White games, 23.7% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Larsen usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Larsen usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Larsen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 17 | 70.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 100.0% | 40.5% |
Arne Walther Larsen's chess games
All 121 games by Arne Walther Larsen in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 35 wins, 29 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A38 | English Opening | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| E63 | English Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2013 | Peder Berkell | 2,201 | ch-Nordic Seniors | E61 |
| Jul 2004 | Leif Haugaard Jensen | 2,057 | 26th Politiken Cup | A07 |
| Feb 2012 | Henning Larsen | 2,017 | ch-DEN Seniors | B06 |
| Aug 2011 | Adam Celander | 2,006 | 33rd Politiken Cup | B35 |
| Sep 2013 | Hans Richard Thjomoe | 1,862 | ch-Nordic Seniors | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN Seniors 65+ | 2021 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,820 |
| ch-DEN Seniors 65 | 2020 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,767 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 4 | 1,798 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 1,655 |
| Roskilde 100 years | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,826 |
| ch-Nordic Seniors | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,012 |
| 26th Politiken Cup | 2004 | 8 | 5 | 2,139 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 8 | 3 | 1,766 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arne Walther Larsen's chess games?
121 games by Arne Walther Larsen, from Mar 2010 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 Walther Larsen has played.
What does Arne Walther Larsen play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Arne Walther Larsen opens with 1.Nf3 (56% of games), 1.c4 (32% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arne Walther Larsen answers 1...g6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Arne Walther Larsen play as White?
As White, Arne Walther Larsen's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (17 games, 35.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arne Walther Larsen play as Black?
As Black, Arne Walther Larsen most often plays: Modern Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Arne Walther Larsen's FIDE rating?
Arne Walther Larsen is currently rated 1,773 in classical chess, 1,872 in rapid and 1,905 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,899 (Feb 2014).
How many games has Arne Walther Larsen played?
Our database contains 121 games by Arne Walther Larsen, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 29 draws, 57 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arne Walther Larsen?
121 games by Arne Walther Larsen 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.