Prepare against Jonathan W Arnott
CM · United Kingdom · World #24,398 classical · FIDE ID 408077
Our database contains 349 games by Jonathan W Arnott, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan W Arnott's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan W Arnott 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 | 2,022 | 2,191 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,995 | 2,105 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,003 | 2,132 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 349 | 118 | 112 | 119 | 33.8% |
| As White | 170 | 55 | 58 | 57 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 179 | 63 | 54 | 62 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan W Arnott's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan W Arnott's side.
First moves as White (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 158 | 92.9% | 48.4% |
| d4 | 7 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 3 | 1.8% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 48.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Arnott usually continues Nf3 (36.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Arnott usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Arnott usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Arnott usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Arnott usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Arnott usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 92 | 94.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.1% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 49.1% | 68.5% |
| e6 | 26 | 47.3% | 38.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Jonathan W Arnott's chess games
All 349 games by Jonathan W Arnott 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: 118 wins, 112 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 36 | 10/12/14 | 27.8% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 33 | 8/11/14 | 24.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 23 | 10/8/5 | 43.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 17 | 10/1/6 | 58.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A40 | English Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2003 | Mark L Hebden | 2,560 | ch-BCF rapidplay | C56 |
| Feb 2018 | Piotr Bobras | 2,516 | chT2a-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | B22 |
| Apr 2023 | Alexander Belezky | 2,331 | 2nd Sunway Formentera Open | B76 |
| Aug 2011 | Chris R Beaumont | 2,313 | 98th ch-GBR | B27 |
| Apr 2009 | Robert S Eames | 2,312 | Southend Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend Open | 2009 | 13 | 9 | 2,273 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,047 |
| 6th Gibraltar Masters | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,073 |
| Hastings Masters Open | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 2,073 |
| 9th Gibraltar Masters | 2011 | 10 | 5 | 2,159 |
| 8th Gibraltar Masters | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,159 |
| 98th ch-GBR | 2011 | 10 | 5 | 2,228 |
| 7th Gibraltar Masters | 2009 | 10 | 5 | 2,111 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan W Arnott's chess games?
349 games by Jonathan W Arnott, 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 Jonathan W Arnott has played.
What does Jonathan W Arnott play on the first move as White?
Across 170 games with White in our database, Jonathan W Arnott opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.a3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan W Arnott answers 1...e6 (95% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Jonathan W Arnott play as White?
As White, Jonathan W Arnott's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (36 games, 27.8% win rate); Italian Game (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 170 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan W Arnott play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan W Arnott most often plays: French: Classical Variation (33 games, 24.2% win rate); Slav Defense (23 games, 43.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 26.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 179 games.
What is Jonathan W Arnott's FIDE rating?
Jonathan W Arnott is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess, 1,995 in rapid and 2,003 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (May 2012).
How many games has Jonathan W Arnott played?
Our database contains 349 games by Jonathan W Arnott, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 118 wins, 112 draws, 119 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan W Arnott?
349 games by Jonathan W Arnott 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.