Prepare against Bob Arnot
Spain · World #105,326 classical · FIDE ID 2273551
When preparing against Bob Arnot, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 46 games by Bob Arnot, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bob Arnot's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bob Arnot 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 | 1,714 | 1,987 | Jul 2005 |
| Blitz | 1,771 | 1,771 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 23 | 3 | 20 | 50.0% |
| As White | 21 | 14 | 1 | 6 | 66.7% |
| As Black | 25 | 9 | 2 | 14 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bob Arnot's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bob Arnot's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 100.0% | 69.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 69.0% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Arnot usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Arnot usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Arnot usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Bob Arnot's chess games
All 46 games by Bob Arnot in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 23 wins, 3 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Daniel Cavero Cavero | 1,964 | ch-Xabia Region Preferente | E90 |
| Nov 2013 | Antonio Terrades Dalmau | 1,863 | ch-Xabia Region Preferente | C01 |
| Jan 2009 | Jaime Alonso Jimenez | 1,841 | Valencia Autonomico Sur-B | D00 |
| Nov 2011 | Fernando Torregrosa Llul | 1,818 | ch-Provincial Xabia Preferente | D02 |
| Oct 2015 | Jose Maria Najarro Garcia | 1,797 | ch-Xabia Region Preferente | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Xabia Region Preferente | 2015 | 14 | 11 | 1,908 |
| ch-Provincial Xabia Preferente | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 1,866 |
| 3rd Benidorm Open U2000 | 2004 | 9 | 5 | – |
| Valencia Autonomico Sur-B | 2009 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,877 |
| Valenciana Comunity Open | 2011 | 3 | 0 | 1,571 |
| Benidorm Open 20th | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 2,163 |
| 9th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1,588 |
| 13th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,588 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bob Arnot's chess games?
46 games by Bob Arnot, from Apr 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 Bob Arnot has played.
What does Bob Arnot play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Bob Arnot opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bob Arnot answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Bob Arnot play as White?
As White, Bob Arnot's most-played openings in our database are: London System (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bob Arnot play as Black?
As Black, Bob Arnot most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (14 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Bob Arnot's FIDE rating?
Bob Arnot is currently rated 1,714 in classical chess and 1,771 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,987 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Bob Arnot played?
Our database contains 46 games by Bob Arnot, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 3 draws, 20 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bob Arnot?
46 games by Bob Arnot 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.