Prepare against Lothar Arnold
IM · DEU · World #4,982 classical · FIDE ID 4604300
When preparing against Lothar Arnold, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as Black, 5.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 691 games by Lothar Arnold, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lothar Arnold's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lothar 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 | 2,274 | 2,382 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,342 | 2,355 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,078 | 2,355 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 691 | 182 | 307 | 202 | 26.3% |
| As White | 355 | 111 | 159 | 85 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 336 | 71 | 148 | 117 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lothar Arnold's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lothar Arnold's side.
First moves as White (355 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 349 | 98.3% | 53.4% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.8% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Arnold usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Arnold usually continues d4 (58.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Arnold usually continues Nf3 (51.1% score)
- 1.g3 — 1% of White games, 83.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Arnold usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Arnold usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Arnold usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 109 | 76.8% | 43.6% |
| e6 | 32 | 22.5% | 39.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 48 | 43.6% | 46.9% |
| Nf6 | 39 | 35.5% | 56.4% |
| d5 | 22 | 20.0% | 27.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Lothar Arnold's chess games
All 691 games by Lothar Arnold 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: 182 wins, 307 draws, 202 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 62 | 15/24/23 | 24.2% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 5/15/5 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 5/12/2 | 26.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 3/8/5 | 18.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 12 | 2/8/2 | 16.7% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 75 | 19/31/25 | 25.3% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 34 | 10/15/9 | 29.4% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 25 | 2/15/8 | 8.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 7/8/6 | 33.3% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 2/8/8 | 11.1% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 17 | 6/8/3 | 35.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 1/11/5 | 5.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 16 | 1/6/9 | 6.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1988 | Lev Gutman | 2,535 | BL2-Sued-West 8889 | B84 |
| Jan 1996 | Tibor Fogarasi | 2,505 | Budapest FS08 GM | C11 |
| Aug 2000 | Istvan Csom | 2,478 | 5th Paks Atom Cup GM | B10 |
| Dec 2010 | Petar Arnaudov | 2,468 | 3rd Augsburg Gutmann Memorial | C68 |
| Aug 1999 | Thanh Trang Hoang | 2,453 | Budapest FS08 GM | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS08 GM | 2001 | 48 | 18 | 2,320 |
| Baden Kongress Meisterturnier A | 1980 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,324 |
| ch-Baden | 1990 | 20 | 7.5 | 2,196 |
| Bundesliga 1986-87 | 1987 | 15 | 6 | 2,318 |
| Bundesliga 1985-86 | 1986 | 13 | 4 | 2,178 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1979 | 13 | 5 | 2,322 |
| Budapest FS08 IM-B | 1998 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,365 |
| Bundesliga 1996-97 | 1997 | 13 | 3 | 2,321 |
Interactive opening tree from all 691 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lothar Arnold's chess games?
691 games by Lothar Arnold, 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 Lothar Arnold has played.
What does Lothar Arnold play on the first move as White?
Across 355 games with White in our database, Lothar Arnold opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lothar Arnold answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Lothar Arnold play as White?
As White, Lothar Arnold's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (62 games, 24.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 26.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 355 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lothar Arnold play as Black?
As Black, Lothar Arnold most often plays: Sicilian (75 games, 25.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (34 games, 29.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (25 games, 8.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 336 games.
What is Lothar Arnold's FIDE rating?
Lothar Arnold is currently rated 2,274 in classical chess, 2,342 in rapid and 2,078 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,382 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Lothar Arnold played?
Our database contains 691 games by Lothar Arnold, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 182 wins, 307 draws, 202 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lothar Arnold?
691 games by Lothar 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.