Prepare against Florian Armbrust
FM · DEU · World #6,988 classical · FIDE ID 4691350
Our database contains 557 games by Florian Armbrust, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Florian Armbrust's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Florian Armbrust 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 | 2,225 | 2,326 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,281 | 2,289 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,170 | 2,268 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 557 | 211 | 187 | 159 | 37.9% |
| As White | 283 | 126 | 93 | 64 | 44.5% |
| As Black | 274 | 85 | 94 | 95 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Florian Armbrust's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Florian Armbrust's side.
First moves as White (283 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 273 | 96.5% | 60.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 60.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Armbrust usually continues Nc3 (58.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Armbrust usually continues Nf3 (55.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Armbrust usually continues d4 (67.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Armbrust usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Armbrust usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Armbrust usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 126 | 83.4% | 51.6% |
| e5 | 10 | 6.6% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 2.0% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 73 | 96.1% | 41.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Florian Armbrust's chess games
All 557 games by Florian Armbrust in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 211 wins, 187 draws, 159 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 87 | 36/29/22 | 41.4% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 18 | 11/2/5 | 61.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 6/5/0 | 54.5% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B65 | Sicilian | 96 | 35/27/34 | 36.5% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 0/13/4 | 0.0% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| E69 | English Opening | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B14 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Alexei Shirov | 2,709 | 4th Riga Tech Open | B30 |
| Apr 2007 | Simon K Williams | 2,487 | 8th ch-EU | B06 |
| Apr 2007 | Florian Handke | 2,459 | 8th ch-EU | C68 |
| Jul 2008 | Daniele Vocaturo | 2,417 | 19th Pardubice Chladek&Tintera Open A | B20 |
| Apr 2007 | Ilja Brener | 2,413 | 8th ch-EU | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U12 | 2000 | 22 | 15 | 2,085 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2008 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,231 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2006 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,247 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2004 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,189 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2002 | 18 | 10 | 1,834 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2017 | 14 | 10 | 2,400 |
| ch-SJRP U14 | 2002 | 14 | 10 | 1,782 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2008 | 14 | 9 | 2,220 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Florian Armbrust's chess games?
557 games by Florian Armbrust, from Apr 2003 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 Florian Armbrust has played.
What does Florian Armbrust play on the first move as White?
Across 283 games with White in our database, Florian Armbrust opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Florian Armbrust answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Florian Armbrust play as White?
As White, Florian Armbrust's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (87 games, 41.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (18 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Gambit (18 games, 61.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 283 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Florian Armbrust play as Black?
As Black, Florian Armbrust most often plays: Sicilian (96 games, 36.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (17 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 274 games.
What is Florian Armbrust's FIDE rating?
Florian Armbrust is currently rated 2,225 in classical chess, 2,281 in rapid and 2,170 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,326 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Florian Armbrust played?
Our database contains 557 games by Florian Armbrust, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 211 wins, 187 draws, 159 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Florian Armbrust?
557 games by Florian Armbrust 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.