Prepare against Gerhard Arold
DEU · World #16,523 classical · FIDE ID 24664120
Our database contains 88 games by Gerhard Arold, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gerhard Arold's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerhard Arold 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 | 2,090 | 2,150 | Aug 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,040 | 2,114 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,051 | 2,101 | Feb 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 44 | 18 | 26 | 50.0% |
| As White | 46 | 24 | 8 | 14 | 52.2% |
| As Black | 42 | 20 | 10 | 12 | 47.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerhard Arold's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerhard Arold's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 74.4% | 59.4% |
| d4 | 11 | 25.6% | 54.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Arold usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Arold usually continues exd5 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Arold usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Arold usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Arold usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Arold usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 90.0% | 69.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
Gerhard Arold's chess games
All 88 games by Gerhard Arold in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 44 wins, 18 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Tobias Jugelt | 2,403 | 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open | A48 |
| Jul 2019 | Dennis Luft | 2,294 | 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open | B01 |
| Feb 2006 | Lars Boehle | 2,269 | NRW Class2 0506 | A48 |
| Jul 2019 | Marcel Quast | 2,248 | 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open | B01 |
| Jan 1993 | Klaus Busse | 2,210 | Oberliga NRW 9293 II | C64 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,491 |
| Oberliga NRW 9192 I | 1992 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,195 |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,308 |
| NRW Class2 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,023 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 2,153 |
| NSV Schach 960 Einzelmeisterschaft 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 6 | 2,229 |
| Oberliga NRW 9293 II | 1993 | 6 | 2 | 2,140 |
| 11th Cologne Longerich Open A | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,862 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerhard Arold's chess games?
88 games by Gerhard Arold, from Aug 2014 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 Gerhard Arold has played.
What does Gerhard Arold play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Gerhard Arold opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerhard Arold answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gerhard Arold play as White?
As White, Gerhard Arold's most-played openings in our database are: London System (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerhard Arold play as Black?
As Black, Gerhard Arold most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Classical (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Gerhard Arold's FIDE rating?
Gerhard Arold is currently rated 2,090 in classical chess, 2,040 in rapid and 2,051 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,150 (Aug 2014).
How many games has Gerhard Arold played?
Our database contains 88 games by Gerhard Arold, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 18 draws, 26 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerhard Arold?
88 games by Gerhard Arold 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.