Prepare against Daniel Arvola
CM · Norway · World #12,073 classical · FIDE ID 1585541
Our database contains 68 games by Daniel Arvola, covering Dec 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Arvola's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Arvola 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 | 2,140 | 2,204 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,019 | 2,117 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,114 | 2,234 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 35 | 10 | 23 | 51.5% |
| As White | 34 | 19 | 4 | 11 | 55.9% |
| As Black | 34 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Arvola's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Arvola's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 63.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 16.7% | 80.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 13.3% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Arvola usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Arvola usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Arvola usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Arvola usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Arvola usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 90.5% | 63.2% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Daniel Arvola's chess games
All 68 games by Daniel Arvola in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2023 - 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: 35 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Gary W Lane | 2,200 | Sydney Int Open 2026 | C88 |
| Apr 2026 | Dusan Stojic | 2,184 | Sydney Int Open 2026 | B23 |
| Feb 2026 | William Alexander Olsen | 2,166 | NM Fischersjakk (Freestyle) 2026 | ? |
| Jun 2026 | Mortensen,Michael | 2,092 | Norway Chess Open June | E73 |
| Jul 2026 | Elias Buschmann Rustan | 2,061 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Junior A | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Det åpne NM i hurtigsjakk | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 1,984 |
| Fagernes GM Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,030 |
| Sydney Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,234 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Junior A | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,059 |
| Fagernes GM Swiss Aut | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,009 |
| Norway Chess Open May | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,190 |
| Norway Chess Open June | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,243 |
| NM Fischersjakk (Freestyle) 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 6 | 2,377 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Arvola's chess games?
68 games by Daniel Arvola, from Dec 2023 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 Daniel Arvola has played.
What does Daniel Arvola play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Daniel Arvola opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Arvola answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Daniel Arvola play as White?
As White, Daniel Arvola's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Arvola play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Arvola most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Daniel Arvola's FIDE rating?
Daniel Arvola is currently rated 2,140 in classical chess, 2,019 in rapid and 2,114 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,204 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Daniel Arvola played?
Our database contains 68 games by Daniel Arvola, covering Dec 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses (51.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Arvola?
68 games by Daniel Arvola 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.