Prepare against Frans Arp
NLD · World #43,366 classical · FIDE ID 1005987
Our database contains 217 games by Frans Arp, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frans Arp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frans Arp 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 | 1,920 | 2,157 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,036 | 2,053 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,037 | 2,053 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 217 | 83 | 47 | 87 | 38.2% |
| As White | 105 | 49 | 19 | 37 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 112 | 34 | 28 | 50 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frans Arp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frans Arp's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 104 | 99.0% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Arp usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Arp usually continues Nf3 (76.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Arp usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Arp usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 55 | 96.5% | 47.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 94.9% | 35.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.1% | 0.0% |
Frans Arp's chess games
All 217 games by Frans Arp 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: 83 wins, 47 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| C11 | French Defense | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| B59 | Sicilian | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E65 | English Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | RAG De Graaff | 2,335 | Soest Open | E06 |
| Nov 2008 | Werner Szenetra | 2,270 | 18th Wch Seniors | B06 |
| Mar 2012 | Hans Singer | 2,265 | chT-EU Seniors | C65 |
| Feb 2010 | Heinz Boehlig | 2,242 | 12th chT-EU Seniors | B43 |
| Feb 2010 | Bent Sorensen | 2,240 | 12th chT-EU Seniors | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,101 |
| 11th chT-EU Seniors | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,251 |
| 10th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,116 |
| 12th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,026 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,123 |
| 8th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,953 |
| 9th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,089 |
| 9th chT-EU Seniors | 2007 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,262 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frans Arp's chess games?
217 games by Frans Arp, 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 Frans Arp has played.
What does Frans Arp play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Frans Arp opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frans Arp answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Frans Arp play as White?
As White, Frans Arp's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 35.7% win rate); French Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frans Arp play as Black?
As Black, Frans Arp most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (13 games, 23.1% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (9 games, 22.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Frans Arp's FIDE rating?
Frans Arp is currently rated 1,920 in classical chess, 2,036 in rapid and 2,037 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,157 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Frans Arp played?
Our database contains 217 games by Frans Arp, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 47 draws, 87 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frans Arp?
217 games by Frans Arp 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.