Prepare against Hermann Arnold
CHE · World #105,641 classical · FIDE ID 1302230
When preparing against Hermann Arnold, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 32 games by Hermann Arnold, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hermann Arnold's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hermann Arnold 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 | 1,713 | 1,783 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 34.4% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hermann Arnold's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hermann Arnold's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Arnold usually continues f4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Arnold usually continues f4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Arnold usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Hermann Arnold's chess games
All 32 games by Hermann Arnold in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 11 wins, 7 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Karl Denzinger | 1,756 | 3rd Zuerich Seniors Open | B21 |
| Feb 2010 | Ursula Wegmann | 1,597 | 8th Zuerich Seniors Open | C07 |
| Feb 2010 | Josef Niederberger | 1,561 | 8th Zuerich Seniors Open | C30 |
| Jan 2007 | Clotin Toller | 1,479 | 5th Zuerich Seniors Open | C24 |
| Feb 2008 | Fredy Bosshard | 1,439 | 6th Zuerich Seniors Open | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 1,666 |
| 6th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2008 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,664 |
| 7th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,710 |
| 8th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2010 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,777 |
| 3rd Zuerich Seniors Open | 2005 | 3 | 1 | 1,539 |
| 4th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2006 | 3 | 1 | – |
| 2nd Zuerich Seniors Open | 2004 | 2 | 1 | 1,877 |
| Winterthur Open | 2004 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hermann Arnold's chess games?
32 games by Hermann Arnold, from Mar 2010 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 Hermann Arnold has played.
What does Hermann Arnold play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Hermann Arnold opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hermann Arnold answers 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Hermann Arnold play as White?
As White, Hermann Arnold's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hermann Arnold play as Black?
As Black, Hermann Arnold most often plays: Philidor (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Hermann Arnold's FIDE rating?
Hermann Arnold is currently rated 1,713 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,783 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Hermann Arnold played?
Our database contains 32 games by Hermann Arnold, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 14 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hermann Arnold?
32 games by Hermann Arnold 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.