Prepare against Marcus Arning
DEU · World #31,151 classical · FIDE ID 16231066
Our database contains 39 games by Marcus Arning, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcus Arning's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcus Arning 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 | 1,979 | 2,021 | Jun 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,956 | 1,964 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 38.5% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcus Arning's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcus Arning's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 55.0% | 59.1% |
| d4 | 5 | 25.0% | 70.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 59.1% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Arning usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Arning usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Arning usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Arning usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Arning usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Arning usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Marcus Arning's chess games
All 39 games by Marcus Arning in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 15 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Reinhard Funke | 2,066 | Muensterland Regionalliga 1617 | B31 |
| May 2019 | Thomas Kaufhold | 2,035 | Muensterland Regionalliga 1819 | A52 |
| Jan 2020 | Hendrik Schulze Ameling | 2,004 | Muensterland Regionalliga 1920 | D47 |
| Jan 2018 | Klaus Schroer | 2,000 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 1718 | C60 |
| Dec 2018 | Thomas Kubo | 1,983 | Muensterland Regionalliga 1819 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,998 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,964 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,865 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1920 | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,978 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 2122 | 2021 | 3 | 1 | 1,922 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga Playoff Gr2 | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,586 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0607 | 2006 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,796 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcus Arning's chess games?
39 games by Marcus Arning, from Nov 2016 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 Marcus Arning has played.
What does Marcus Arning play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Marcus Arning opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.g3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcus Arning answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Marcus Arning play as White?
As White, Marcus Arning's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Dunst Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcus Arning play as Black?
As Black, Marcus Arning most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Marcus Arning's FIDE rating?
Marcus Arning is currently rated 1,979 in classical chess, 1,956 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,021 (Jun 2022).
How many games has Marcus Arning played?
Our database contains 39 games by Marcus Arning, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcus Arning?
39 games by Marcus Arning 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.