Prepare against Arnold Seidel
DEU · World #48,489 classical · FIDE ID 24637122
When preparing against Arnold Seidel, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 55 games by Arnold Seidel, covering Oct 2005 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Arnold Seidel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arnold Seidel 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 | 1,900 | 2,037 | Aug 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,994 | 2,007 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 24 | 9 | 22 | 43.6% |
| As White | 26 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 29 | 16 | 5 | 8 | 55.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2025): 171 rated games against 152 different opponents, across 19 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 136 | 55 | 21 | 60 | 40.4% | 1,958 | 1,939 | 5 |
| Blitz | 35 | 15 | 5 | 15 | 42.9% | 1,996 | 1,996 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 78 | 15 | 11 | 52 | 19.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 83 | 50 | 14 | 19 | 60.2% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1,926 | 1,970 |
| 2023 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 1,911 | 1,869 |
| 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1,765 | 1,676 |
| 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1,904 | 1,904 |
| 2019 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 1,952 | 1,927 |
| 2018 | 20 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 2,004 | 2,044 |
| 2017 | 22 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 2,036 | 2,018 |
| 2016 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2,056 | 2,011 |
| 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1,960 | 1,960 |
| 2013 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2,058 | 2,014 |
| 2012 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 1,979 | 1,893 |
| 2011 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1,986 | 2,030 |
| 2010 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1,948 | 2,005 |
| 2008 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | – | – |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arnold Seidel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arnold Seidel's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 95.5% | 45.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 45.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Seidel usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Seidel usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Seidel usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Seidel usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 93.3% | 67.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Arnold Seidel's chess games
All 55 games by Arnold Seidel in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - Oct 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: 24 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C38 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Erich Weyrauch | 2,194 | 23rd ch-GER Seniors | C50 |
| Aug 2011 | Hartmut Schmid | 2,168 | 23rd ch-GER Seniors | D03 |
| Aug 2016 | Ferdinand Schlierkamp | 2,168 | 28th chA-GER Seniors | C38 |
| Jul 2018 | Rolf Zimmermann | 2,165 | ch-GER Seniors 65+ 30th | B01 |
| Aug 2015 | Friedhelm Dahlhaus | 2,121 | 27th chA-GER Seniors | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,981 |
| 22nd ch-GER Seniors | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,841 |
| 27th chA-GER Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,960 |
| 28th chA-GER Seniors | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,011 |
| 23rd ch-GER Seniors | 2011 | 8 | 5 | 2,052 |
| ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,085 |
| ch-GER Seniors 65+ 30th | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 2,163 |
| 32nd GER-ch Seniors 65 | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,728 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arnold Seidel's chess games?
55 games by Arnold Seidel, from Oct 2005 to Oct 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 Seidel has played.
What does Arnold Seidel play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Arnold Seidel opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arnold Seidel answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Arnold Seidel play as White?
As White, Arnold Seidel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arnold Seidel play as Black?
As Black, Arnold Seidel most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Arnold Seidel's FIDE rating?
Arnold Seidel is currently rated 1,900 in classical chess and 1,994 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,037 (Aug 2012).
How many games has Arnold Seidel played?
Our database contains 55 games by Arnold Seidel, covering Oct 2005 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arnold Seidel?
55 games by Arnold Seidel 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.