Prepare against Bodo Arnold
DEU · World #170,229 classical · FIDE ID 1271008
When preparing against Bodo Arnold, expect 1.d4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%).
Our database contains 43 games by Bodo Arnold, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bodo Arnold's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bodo Arnold 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 | 1,830 | 1,883 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 21 | 7 | 15 | 48.8% |
| As White | 23 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 20 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 55.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bodo Arnold's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bodo Arnold's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 43.5% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 30.4% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Arnold usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Arnold usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Arnold usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 42.9% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Arnold usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Arnold usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Arnold usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 76.9% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Bodo Arnold's chess games
All 43 games by Bodo Arnold in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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, 7 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E07 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Martin Killmann | 1,933 | Bayernliga U20 1314 | D36 |
| Nov 2013 | Christian Koch | 1,930 | Bayernliga U20 1314 | A26 |
| Jan 2011 | Klaus Scharff | 1,887 | 9th Leverkusen Bayer Open | A53 |
| Jan 2014 | Josef Haelterlein | 1,744 | Bayernliga U20 1314 | C45 |
| Apr 2009 | Hans-Juergen Karwatzki | 1,674 | ch-Leverkusen Open | C65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Leverkusen Bayer Open | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,754 |
| Bayernliga U20 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,065 |
| 10th Leverkusen Bayer Open | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,528 |
| Zuerich Open | 1994 | 5 | 4 | – |
| Zuerich Open B 17th | 1993 | 5 | 3 | 2,285 |
| ch-Leverkusen Open | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,800 |
| 15th Zuerich Open B | 1991 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,610 |
| 19th Zuerich Open B | 1995 | 2 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bodo Arnold's chess games?
43 games by Bodo Arnold, from May 2011 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 Bodo Arnold has played.
What does Bodo Arnold play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Bodo Arnold opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bodo Arnold answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Bodo Arnold play as White?
As White, Bodo Arnold's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bodo Arnold play as Black?
As Black, Bodo Arnold most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Bodo Arnold's FIDE rating?
Bodo Arnold is currently rated 1,830 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,883 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Bodo Arnold played?
Our database contains 43 games by Bodo Arnold, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses (48.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bodo Arnold?
43 games by Bodo Arnold 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.