Prepare against Arnold Huhndorf
FM · DEU · World #8,839 classical · FIDE ID 4665031
When preparing against Arnold Huhndorf, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon as Black, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 378 games by Arnold Huhndorf, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arnold Huhndorf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arnold Huhndorf 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 | 2,189 | 2,311 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,152 | 2,208 | Jul 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,225 | 2,240 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 378 | 130 | 129 | 119 | 34.4% |
| As White | 194 | 72 | 58 | 64 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 184 | 58 | 71 | 55 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arnold Huhndorf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arnold Huhndorf's side.
First moves as White (194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 169 | 87.1% | 51.2% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 6.7% | 57.7% |
| c4 | 12 | 6.2% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 51.2% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Huhndorf usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Huhndorf usually continues c4 (57.3% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Huhndorf usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Huhndorf usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …g6 (23% of these games) — Huhndorf usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Huhndorf usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 74 | 88.1% | 51.4% |
| e6 | 9 | 10.7% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 82.3% | 52.9% |
| c5 | 5 | 8.1% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 8.1% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Arnold Huhndorf's chess games
All 378 games by Arnold Huhndorf in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 130 wins, 129 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 34 | 13/10/11 | 38.2% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 10/8/10 | 35.7% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 20 | 5/11/4 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Peter K Wells | 2,494 | Biel MTO Open | E04 |
| Mar 2010 | Lev Gutman | 2,454 | 26th Bad Woerishofen Open | A04 |
| Mar 2010 | Petar Arnaudov | 2,404 | 26th Bad Woerishofen Open | A61 |
| Oct 2015 | Thomas Simon | 2,400 | 33rd Munsterland Open | E17 |
| Apr 2022 | Yi Lin | 2,394 | BL2-West 2122 | A55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mittelrhein U20 | 1995 | 14 | 7 | 2,100 |
| Biel MTO Open | 2005 | 13 | 5 | 2,283 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2000 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,285 |
| BL2-West 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,320 |
| 33rd Munsterland Open | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,336 |
| Oberliga NRW 0203 I | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,323 |
| 38th Ghent Taminco Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,216 |
| BL2-West 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,189 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arnold Huhndorf's chess games?
378 games by Arnold Huhndorf, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Huhndorf has played.
What does Arnold Huhndorf play on the first move as White?
Across 194 games with White in our database, Arnold Huhndorf opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arnold Huhndorf answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Arnold Huhndorf play as White?
As White, Arnold Huhndorf's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (34 games, 38.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 194 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arnold Huhndorf play as Black?
As Black, Arnold Huhndorf most often plays: Benoni Defense (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (20 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 184 games.
What is Arnold Huhndorf's FIDE rating?
Arnold Huhndorf is currently rated 2,189 in classical chess, 2,152 in rapid and 2,225 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,311 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Arnold Huhndorf played?
Our database contains 378 games by Arnold Huhndorf, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 130 wins, 129 draws, 119 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arnold Huhndorf?
378 games by Arnold Huhndorf 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.