Prepare against Arnold Goetz
DEU · World #91,066 classical · FIDE ID 34612645
When preparing against Arnold Goetz, expect 1.Nf3 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Arnold Goetz, covering Dec 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arnold Goetz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arnold Goetz 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 | 1,756 | 1,807 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 8 | 11 | 22 | 19.5% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 22 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 0.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arnold Goetz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arnold Goetz's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 19 | 100.0% | 52.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 52.6% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Goetz usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Goetz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Goetz usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 15.0% |
Arnold Goetz's chess games
All 41 games by Arnold Goetz in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - 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: 8 wins, 11 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D90 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Manfred Hansult | 1,786 | 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | B10 |
| Apr 2025 | Bettina Baumann | 1,678 | 13th Int Senioren-Cup | A04 |
| Nov 2021 | Heinz Alefs | 1,665 | 23rd Bad Griesbach Seniors Open | A04 |
| Apr 2025 | Karl-Heinz Gaul | 1,596 | 13th Int Senioren-Cup | C00 |
| Sep 2023 | Hans Koellmer | 1,568 | 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th ch-EU Seniors | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 1,920 |
| 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,711 |
| ch-Frankfurt | 2007 | 7 | 2 | 1,366 |
| 23rd Bad Griesbach Seniors Open | 2021 | 7 | 2 | 1,671 |
| 15th Main Vogelsberg Open | 2021 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,520 |
| 13th Int Senioren-Cup | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1,684 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arnold Goetz's chess games?
41 games by Arnold Goetz, from Dec 2021 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 Goetz has played.
What does Arnold Goetz play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Arnold Goetz opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arnold Goetz answers 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...Nc6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Arnold Goetz play as White?
As White, Arnold Goetz's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arnold Goetz play as Black?
As Black, Arnold Goetz most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Arnold Goetz's FIDE rating?
Arnold Goetz is currently rated 1,756 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,807 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Arnold Goetz played?
Our database contains 41 games by Arnold Goetz, covering Dec 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 11 draws, 22 losses (19.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arnold Goetz?
41 games by Arnold Goetz 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.