Prepare against Magnus Arndt
FM · DEU · World #2,667 classical · FIDE ID 12998656
Our database contains 336 games by Magnus Arndt, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Magnus Arndt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Magnus Arndt 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 | 2,352 | 2,414 | May 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,334 | 2,334 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,351 | 2,444 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 336 | 129 | 119 | 88 | 38.4% |
| As White | 173 | 79 | 56 | 38 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 163 | 50 | 63 | 50 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Magnus Arndt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Magnus Arndt's side.
First moves as White (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 99 | 57.6% | 59.6% |
| d4 | 67 | 39.0% | 62.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.9% | 90.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 59.6% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Arndt usually continues Nf3 (44.8% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Arndt usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Arndt usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 62.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Arndt usually continues c4 (69.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Arndt usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Arndt usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 69 | 95.8% | 55.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 98.2% | 47.3% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Magnus Arndt's chess games
All 336 games by Magnus Arndt in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 129 wins, 119 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 19 | 5/8/6 | 26.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| A45 | London System | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 25 | 9/8/8 | 36.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 16 | 2/9/5 | 12.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | V Onischuk | 2,609 | 2nd Bundesliga Nord 24-25 | B07 |
| Aug 2022 | Sergei Ovsejevitsch | 2,581 | Berlin Doppelbauer | E18 |
| Aug 2022 | Ilja Schneider | 2,525 | ch-GER blitz | C41 |
| Mar 2021 | Michail Brodsky | 2,524 | EU-Cup Online Gr-H | E49 |
| Aug 2022 | Roven Vogel | 2,516 | ch-GER blitz | E16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Blitz | 2025 | 29 | 13.5 | 2,353 |
| ch-GER blitz | 2022 | 29 | 15.5 | 2,387 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2022 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,173 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2018 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,112 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2020 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,190 |
| chT-World Rapid | 2023 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,349 |
| BL2-Nord 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,547 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,461 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Magnus Arndt's chess games?
336 games by Magnus Arndt, from Feb 2015 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 Magnus Arndt has played.
What does Magnus Arndt play on the first move as White?
Across 172 games with White in our database, Magnus Arndt opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Magnus Arndt answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...b6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...b5 (2% of games).
What openings does Magnus Arndt play as White?
As White, Magnus Arndt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Catalan (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Scotch Game (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 173 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Magnus Arndt play as Black?
As Black, Magnus Arndt most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Italian Game (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Catalan (16 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 163 games.
What is Magnus Arndt's FIDE rating?
Magnus Arndt is currently rated 2,352 in classical chess, 2,334 in rapid and 2,351 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,414 (May 2023).
How many games has Magnus Arndt played?
Our database contains 336 games by Magnus Arndt, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 129 wins, 119 draws, 88 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Magnus Arndt?
336 games by Magnus Arndt 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.