Prepare against Aurelien Arnaud
CM · France · World #14,148 classical · FIDE ID 26091895
Our database contains 42 games by Aurelien Arnaud, covering Dec 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aurelien Arnaud's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aurelien Arnaud 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 | 2,115 | 2,217 | Feb 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,141 | 2,141 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,036 | 2,036 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 11 | 9 | 22 | 26.2% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 5 | 1 | 16 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 80.0% | 46.9% |
| e4 | 4 | 20.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 46.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Arnaud usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Arnaud usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Arnaud usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e6 (75% of these games) — Arnaud usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Arnaud usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
Aurelien Arnaud's chess games
All 42 games by Aurelien Arnaud in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - 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: 11 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Anatole Vlachos | 2,346 | ch-FRA U16 | E67 |
| Apr 2019 | Loic Fournier | 2,024 | ch-FRA U18 | D02 |
| Jul 2019 | Jacques Dreyfus | 2,020 | 34th Avoine Open | A06 |
| Apr 2019 | Jules Verin | 2,015 | ch-FRA U18 | E16 |
| Jul 2019 | Michel Yche | 1,957 | 34th Avoine Open | C34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34th Avoine Open | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 2,155 |
| 2nd Hourtin Vins du Medoc Open | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,077 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 2,162 |
| Mont de Marsan 20th | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,076 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 2,034 |
| Wasselonne Open 25th | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,108 |
| TCh-FRA Top 16 Basse 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,062 |
| 2nd Cappelle Rapid Open | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 2,238 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aurelien Arnaud's chess games?
42 games by Aurelien Arnaud, from Dec 2013 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 Aurelien Arnaud has played.
What does Aurelien Arnaud play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Aurelien Arnaud opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aurelien Arnaud answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Aurelien Arnaud play as White?
As White, Aurelien Arnaud's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aurelien Arnaud play as Black?
As Black, Aurelien Arnaud most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Aurelien Arnaud's FIDE rating?
Aurelien Arnaud is currently rated 2,115 in classical chess, 2,141 in rapid and 2,036 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (Feb 2019).
How many games has Aurelien Arnaud played?
Our database contains 42 games by Aurelien Arnaud, covering Dec 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aurelien Arnaud?
42 games by Aurelien Arnaud 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.