Prepare against Deniz Arman
FM · Sweden · World #2,168 classical · FIDE ID 6302106
When preparing against Deniz Arman, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 22.9% over 35 games.
Our database contains 773 games by Deniz Arman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Deniz Arman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Deniz Arman 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 | 2,374 | 2,395 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,319 | 2,359 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,318 | 2,369 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 773 | 366 | 122 | 285 | 47.3% |
| As White | 391 | 198 | 62 | 131 | 50.6% |
| As Black | 382 | 168 | 60 | 154 | 44.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Deniz Arman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Deniz Arman's side.
First moves as White (391 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 352 | 90.0% | 59.2% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 6.1% | 45.8% |
| d4 | 13 | 3.3% | 73.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Arman usually continues Nf3 (55.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Arman usually continues Nf3 (65.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Arman usually continues d4 (44.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Arman usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Arman usually continues e3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Arman usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 63 | 40.4% | 52.4% |
| c5 | 54 | 34.6% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 12.8% | 57.5% |
| d6 | 8 | 5.1% | 81.3% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 2.6% | 87.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 110 | 80.3% | 50.9% |
| d5 | 9 | 6.6% | 77.8% |
| g6 | 7 | 5.1% | 71.4% |
| f5 | 7 | 5.1% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Deniz Arman's chess games
All 773 games by Deniz Arman in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 366 wins, 122 draws, 285 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 65 | 39/2/24 | 60.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 43 | 16/10/17 | 37.2% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 22 | 9/9/4 | 40.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 62 | 30/6/26 | 48.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 38 | 12/8/18 | 31.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 35 | 8/9/18 | 22.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 10/3/8 | 47.6% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/1/10 | 38.9% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 18 | 9/1/8 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 14 | 10/1/3 | 71.4% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A45 | London System | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,687 | Titled Tue Late | B21 |
| Mar 2021 | Nijat Abasov | 2,664 | EU-Cup Online Gr-E | B22 |
| Oct 2020 | Alexei Shirov | 2,649 | Titled Tue | B01 |
| Mar 2021 | Alexey Sarana | 2,649 | Titled Arena Mar 6th | B07 |
| Mar 2021 | Daniel Naroditsky | 2,621 | Titled Arena Mar 6th | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 261 | 137.5 | 2,344 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 31 | 14.5 | 2,381 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 28 | 13.5 | 2,339 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 25 | 17 | 2,269 |
| Gothenburg Kvibergspelen | 2024 | 22 | 17 | 2,378 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2018 | 20 | 15 | 2,358 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2017 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,337 |
| chB-SWE | 2016 | 18 | 11 | 2,407 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Deniz Arman's chess games?
773 games by Deniz Arman, from Apr 2003 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 Deniz Arman has played.
What does Deniz Arman play on the first move as White?
Across 391 games with White in our database, Deniz Arman opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Deniz Arman answers 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Deniz Arman play as White?
As White, Deniz Arman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (65 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (43 games, 37.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (22 games, 40.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 391 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Deniz Arman play as Black?
As Black, Deniz Arman most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (62 games, 48.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (38 games, 31.6% win rate); English Opening (35 games, 22.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 382 games.
What is Deniz Arman's FIDE rating?
Deniz Arman is currently rated 2,374 in classical chess, 2,319 in rapid and 2,318 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,395 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Deniz Arman played?
Our database contains 773 games by Deniz Arman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 366 wins, 122 draws, 285 losses (47.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Deniz Arman?
773 games by Deniz Arman 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.