Prepare against Arnold Flatten
DEU · World #27,711 classical · FIDE ID 12959715
Our database contains 69 games by Arnold Flatten, covering Jul 2026 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arnold Flatten's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arnold Flatten 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 | 2,000 | 2,000 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 31.9% |
| As White | 35 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 34 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arnold Flatten's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arnold Flatten's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Flatten usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Flatten usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Flatten usually continues exd5 (90.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 93.3% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Arnold Flatten's chess games
All 69 games by Arnold Flatten in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2026 - 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: 22 wins, 22 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Eugen Heinert | 2,128 | ch-NRW | C18 |
| Mar 2012 | Wiebe Cnossen | 2,099 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 1112 | D80 |
| Dec 2011 | Ralf Thoennessen | 2,075 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 1112 | C17 |
| May 2013 | Oliver Albrecht | 2,073 | ch-Mittelrhein | D85 |
| Sep 2019 | Frank Brueggemann | 2,062 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga West 1920 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 18/19 | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,017 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,977 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 16/17 | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 2,094 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga w 17/18 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,981 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 15/16 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,990 |
| ch-NRW | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,042 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga West 1920 | 2020 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,982 |
| ch-Mittelrhein | 2013 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,189 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arnold Flatten's chess games?
69 games by Arnold Flatten, from Jul 2026 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 Arnold Flatten has played.
What does Arnold Flatten play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Arnold Flatten opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arnold Flatten answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Arnold Flatten play as White?
As White, Arnold Flatten's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arnold Flatten play as Black?
As Black, Arnold Flatten most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Arnold Flatten's FIDE rating?
Arnold Flatten is currently rated 2,000 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,000 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Arnold Flatten played?
Our database contains 69 games by Arnold Flatten, covering Jul 2026 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 22 draws, 25 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arnold Flatten?
69 games by Arnold Flatten 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.