Prepare against Arno Betke
DEU · World #94,354 classical · FIDE ID 4674650
When preparing against Arno Betke, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (48%).
Our database contains 136 games by Arno Betke, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arno Betke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arno Betke 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 | 1,746 | 1,836 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 37 | 41 | 58 | 27.2% |
| As White | 65 | 17 | 25 | 23 | 26.2% |
| As Black | 71 | 20 | 16 | 35 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arno Betke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arno Betke's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 49.2% | 48.4% |
| c4 | 22 | 33.8% | 38.6% |
| b3 | 4 | 6.2% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 3 | 4.6% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 48.4% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Betke usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Betke usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Betke usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 34% of White games, 38.6% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Betke usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Betke usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Betke usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 60.0% | 52.4% |
| d5 | 7 | 20.0% | 14.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 8.6% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 47.8% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 9 | 39.1% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
Arno Betke's chess games
All 136 games by Arno Betke in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 37 wins, 41 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Colle System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Matthias Mueller | 2,355 | Mecklenburg VP LL 9293 | D40 |
| Apr 2018 | Gerhard Schulz | 1,853 | ch-Mecklenburg VP Open | D05 |
| Apr 2002 | Heinz Lewerenz | 1,801 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0102 | A22 |
| Apr 2008 | Reimo Nickel | 1,796 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0708 | D02 |
| Sep 2007 | Walter Zibell | 1,779 | 6th Ueckermuende Open | D47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strelasund Open | 1998 | 14 | 5 | 2,050 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 9293 | 1992 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,088 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,536 |
| 2nd Tierpark Open | 1998 | 7 | 3 | 2,147 |
| 11th Mecklenburg VP Seniors Open | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 1,669 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP MT | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,698 |
| ch-NEU B | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,639 |
| Tierpark Open 4th | 2000 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,018 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arno Betke's chess games?
136 games by Arno Betke, from Feb 2016 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 Arno Betke has played.
What does Arno Betke play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Arno Betke opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.c4 (34% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arno Betke answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Arno Betke play as White?
As White, Arno Betke's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arno Betke play as Black?
As Black, Arno Betke most often plays: Benoni Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Arno Betke's FIDE rating?
Arno Betke is currently rated 1,746 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,836 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Arno Betke played?
Our database contains 136 games by Arno Betke, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 41 draws, 58 losses (27.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arno Betke?
136 games by Arno Betke 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.