Prepare against Max Arnold
FM · DEU · World #3,309 classical · FIDE ID 24682810
Our database contains 398 games by Max Arnold, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Max Arnold's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Max 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 | 2,326 | 2,363 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,267 | 2,308 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,162 | 2,300 | Mar 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 398 | 151 | 104 | 143 | 37.9% |
| As White | 191 | 78 | 49 | 64 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 207 | 73 | 55 | 79 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Max Arnold's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Max Arnold's side.
First moves as White (191 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 175 | 91.6% | 55.1% |
| d4 | 10 | 5.2% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Arnold usually continues Nf3 (51.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Arnold usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Arnold usually continues d4 (58.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Arnold usually continues Bg5 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Arnold usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Arnold usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 55 | 54.5% | 63.6% |
| c5 | 36 | 35.6% | 44.4% |
| c6 | 7 | 6.9% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.0% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 79.7% | 46.1% |
| d5 | 11 | 17.2% | 18.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Max Arnold's chess games
All 398 games by Max Arnold in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 151 wins, 104 draws, 143 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B46 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Karen H. Grigoryan | 2,549 | 40th ChessOrg Open | B13 |
| Aug 2023 | Ameet K Ghasi | 2,506 | Titled Tue Late | B07 |
| Feb 2023 | Ilja Zaragatski | 2,502 | Oberliga Baden 2223 | E14 |
| Nov 2020 | Enrique Tejedor Fuente | 2,442 | Titled Tue | A03 |
| Nov 2020 | Shota Azaladze | 2,439 | Titled Tue | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 61 | 26.5 | 2,210 |
| ch-GER Net qual1 U18 | 2009 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,883 |
| GER Cup Net Final A U2400 | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,113 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,391 |
| ch-GER Net qual2 U18 | 2009 | 13 | 5 | 1,716 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,087 |
| GER Cup Net V4 U2400 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,984 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,281 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Max Arnold's chess games?
398 games by Max Arnold, from Apr 2009 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 Max Arnold has played.
What does Max Arnold play on the first move as White?
Across 191 games with White in our database, Max Arnold opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Max Arnold answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Max Arnold play as White?
As White, Max Arnold's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (15 games, 53.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 191 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Max Arnold play as Black?
As Black, Max Arnold most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 207 games.
What is Max Arnold's FIDE rating?
Max Arnold is currently rated 2,326 in classical chess, 2,267 in rapid and 2,162 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,363 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Max Arnold played?
Our database contains 398 games by Max Arnold, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 151 wins, 104 draws, 143 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Max Arnold?
398 games by Max 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.