Prepare against Arnold Essing
FM · DEU · World #7,828 classical · FIDE ID 4619862
When preparing against Arnold Essing, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bogo-Indian Defense as White, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 1,140 games by Arnold Essing, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Arnold Essing's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arnold Essing 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 | 2,209 | 2,279 | Jan 2007 |
| Blitz | 2,257 | 2,257 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,140 | 390 | 205 | 545 | 34.2% |
| As White | 559 | 212 | 100 | 247 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 581 | 178 | 105 | 298 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arnold Essing's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arnold Essing's side.
First moves as White (557 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 553 | 99.3% | 46.8% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 46.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Essing usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Essing usually continues Nf3 (49.7% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Essing usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 0% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Essing usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Essing usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (264 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 249 | 94.3% | 43.6% |
| e5 | 6 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 1.5% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 196 | 96.6% | 36.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 1.5% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Arnold Essing's chess games
All 1,140 games by Arnold Essing in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 390 wins, 205 draws, 545 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 109 | 47/11/51 | 43.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 67 | 24/9/34 | 35.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 61 | 22/13/26 | 36.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 59 | 23/6/30 | 39.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 46 | 18/6/22 | 39.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 40 | 16/6/18 | 40.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 39 | 19/11/9 | 48.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 23 | 7/6/10 | 30.4% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 17 | 3/4/10 | 17.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 204 | 77/31/96 | 37.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 114 | 34/23/57 | 29.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 44 | 14/8/22 | 31.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 29 | 7/7/15 | 24.1% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 22 | 4/3/15 | 18.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 12 | 0/0/12 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 0/4/6 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,664 | Titled Tue 23rd Jun 2026 | D37 |
| Aug 2026 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,580 | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 | D32 |
| May 2004 | Evgeny Shaposhnikov | 2,573 | 2nd Canarias en Red prel | E12 |
| Sep 2005 | Artiom Samsonkin | 2,530 | Champions Challenge 113th | B04 |
| Dec 2023 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,528 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 768 | 298.5 | 2,126 |
| 1st Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 8 | 2,273 |
| 2nd Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 8 | 2,335 |
| Canarias en Red Final | 2004 | 12 | 7 | 2,533 |
| 5th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 12 | 8 | 2,389 |
| 4th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 12 | 9 | 2,678 |
| 3rd Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 12 | 8 | 2,355 |
| 3rd ch-EU | 2002 | 12 | 3 | 2,104 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arnold Essing's chess games?
1,140 games by Arnold Essing, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Arnold Essing has played.
What does Arnold Essing play on the first move as White?
Across 557 games with White in our database, Arnold Essing opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (0% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arnold Essing answers 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games), 1...f5 (0% of games).
What openings does Arnold Essing play as White?
As White, Arnold Essing's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (109 games, 43.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (67 games, 35.8% win rate); Slav Defense (61 games, 36.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 559 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arnold Essing play as Black?
As Black, Arnold Essing most often plays: Alekhine Defense (204 games, 37.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (114 games, 29.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (44 games, 31.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 581 games.
What is Arnold Essing's FIDE rating?
Arnold Essing is currently rated 2,209 in classical chess and 2,257 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,279 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Arnold Essing played?
Our database contains 1,140 games by Arnold Essing, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 390 wins, 205 draws, 545 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arnold Essing?
1,140 games by Arnold Essing 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.