Prepare against Arvid Grahl
DEU · World #12,579 classical · FIDE ID 4636279
Our database contains 272 games by Arvid Grahl, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arvid Grahl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arvid Grahl 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 | 2,134 | 2,227 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,236 | 2,236 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,133 | 2,223 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 272 | 104 | 110 | 58 | 38.2% |
| As White | 144 | 67 | 52 | 25 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 128 | 37 | 58 | 33 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arvid Grahl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arvid Grahl's side.
First moves as White (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 143 | 99.3% | 64.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Grahl usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Grahl usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Grahl usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Grahl usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 49 | 79.0% | 48.0% |
| g6 | 10 | 16.1% | 45.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.8% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 97.5% | 51.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Arvid Grahl's chess games
All 272 games by Arvid Grahl in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 104 wins, 110 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 22 | 11/9/2 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 7/8/3 | 38.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 49 | 12/23/14 | 24.5% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 14 | 2/10/2 | 14.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A05 | English Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Jan-Paul Ritscher | 2,307 | Oberliga Nord N 1415 | A84 |
| Jan 2015 | Frank Behrhorst | 2,273 | Oberliga Nord N 1415 | E81 |
| Jan 1995 | Hans-Joerg Jantzen | 2,270 | Oberliga Nord N 9495 | E18 |
| Feb 2016 | Bjarne Light | 2,266 | Oberliga Nord N 1516 | E38 |
| Jan 1994 | Dirk Lampe | 2,250 | Oberliga Nord N 9495 | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg VP LL1 9596 | 1996 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,244 |
| Oberliga Nord N 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,289 |
| Oberliga Nord N 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,083 |
| Oberliga Nord N 9394 | 1994 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,258 |
| Oberliga Nord N 9293 | 1993 | 9 | 6 | 2,343 |
| Oberliga Nord N 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,326 |
| 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,212 |
| Oberliga Nord N 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,261 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arvid Grahl's chess games?
272 games by Arvid Grahl, from Jul 2004 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 Arvid Grahl has played.
What does Arvid Grahl play on the first move as White?
Across 144 games with White in our database, Arvid Grahl opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arvid Grahl answers 1...d6 (79% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Arvid Grahl play as White?
As White, Arvid Grahl's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (22 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 144 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arvid Grahl play as Black?
As Black, Arvid Grahl most often plays: Pirc Defense (49 games, 24.5% win rate); Modern Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Arvid Grahl's FIDE rating?
Arvid Grahl is currently rated 2,134 in classical chess, 2,236 in rapid and 2,133 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,227 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Arvid Grahl played?
Our database contains 272 games by Arvid Grahl, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 110 draws, 58 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arvid Grahl?
272 games by Arvid Grahl 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.