Prepare against Arnold Seidel
DEU · World #39,623 classical · FIDE ID 24637122
Our database contains 46 games by Arnold Seidel, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 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 | 1,937 | 2,037 | Aug 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,994 | 2,007 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 21 | 6 | 19 | 45.7% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 24 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 54.2% |
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 46 games by Arnold Seidel in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 21 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A40 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's 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% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C38 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th chA-GER Seniors | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,011 |
| 27th chA-GER Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,960 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,981 |
| 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 |
| 29th ch-GER A Seniors | 2017 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,243 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arnold Seidel's chess games?
46 games by Arnold Seidel, from Oct 2005 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 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); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arnold Seidel play as Black?
As Black, Arnold Seidel most often plays: Petrov's Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Arnold Seidel's FIDE rating?
Arnold Seidel is currently rated 1,937 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 46 games by Arnold Seidel, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arnold Seidel?
46 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.