Prepare against Arnold Gerold
Austria · World #68,303 classical · FIDE ID 1610775
When preparing against Arnold Gerold, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%).
Our database contains 85 games by Arnold Gerold, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arnold Gerold's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arnold Gerold 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 | 1,827 | 2,046 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 36.5% |
| As White | 44 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 41 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arnold Gerold's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arnold Gerold's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 97.7% | 55.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Gerold usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Gerold usually continues f4 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Gerold usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Gerold usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 89.5% | 52.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 94.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Arnold Gerold's chess games
All 85 games by Arnold Gerold 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: 31 wins, 28 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C32 | King's Gambit | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Viacheslav Khokhlov | 2,275 | 2nd IBCA ch-EU blind | B81 |
| Jun 1996 | Piotr Dukaczewski | 2,190 | 10th IBCA Blind Olympiad | A16 |
| Jan 1999 | Diego Aguilar Sevilla | 2,135 | 2nd IBCA ch-EU blind | B72 |
| Jul 1998 | Teresa Debowska | 2,005 | 9th IBCA Wch blind | B26 |
| Sep 2022 | Franz Roehrbacher | 1,673 | chC-Vienna State | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th IBCA Blind Olympiad | 1996 | 9 | 7 | 2,412 |
| 15th Vienna Open B | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 1,957 |
| 2nd IBCA ch-EU blind | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,013 |
| 12th IBCA Olympiad Blind | 2004 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,929 |
| 14th Vienna Open | 2003 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,003 |
| chC-Vienna State | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,653 |
| ch-Vienna B | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,666 |
| 9th IBCA Wch blind | 1998 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,135 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arnold Gerold's chess games?
85 games by Arnold Gerold, 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 Arnold Gerold has played.
What does Arnold Gerold play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Arnold Gerold opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arnold Gerold answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Arnold Gerold play as White?
As White, Arnold Gerold's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arnold Gerold play as Black?
As Black, Arnold Gerold most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Arnold Gerold's FIDE rating?
Arnold Gerold is currently rated 1,827 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,046 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Arnold Gerold played?
Our database contains 85 games by Arnold Gerold, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 28 draws, 26 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arnold Gerold?
85 games by Arnold Gerold 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.