Prepare against Olaf Arndt
DEU · World #34,751 classical · FIDE ID 4655907
Our database contains 295 games by Olaf Arndt, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Olaf Arndt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olaf 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 | 1,960 | 2,081 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,990 | 2,009 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,947 | 2,009 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 295 | 112 | 80 | 103 | 38.0% |
| As White | 134 | 54 | 40 | 40 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 161 | 58 | 40 | 63 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olaf Arndt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olaf Arndt's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 134 | 100.0% | 55.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Arndt usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Arndt usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Arndt usually continues d4 (52.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 56 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 31 | 56.4% | 45.2% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 38.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Olaf Arndt's chess games
All 295 games by Olaf Arndt 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: 112 wins, 80 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 25 | 9/7/9 | 36.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 50 | 16/13/21 | 32.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 38 | 14/7/17 | 36.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Thomas Michalczak | 2,283 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | B59 |
| Jan 1997 | Frank Strozewski | 2,265 | Ruhrgebiet VK3 9798 | A28 |
| Jan 1992 | Udo Goy | 2,215 | 28th Porz Open | D03 |
| Feb 2008 | Frank Kirsch | 2,178 | Ruhrgebiet VK2 0708 | B92 |
| Jul 2020 | Bernhard Nagel | 2,146 | DSOL 01 Liga Gr-A 1st | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recklinghausen Open | 1999 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,275 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2020 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,083 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Final | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,792 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,889 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 4 | 1,929 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,925 |
| NRW Verbandsklasse Group2 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,787 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,353 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olaf Arndt's chess games?
295 games by Olaf Arndt, 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 Olaf Arndt has played.
What does Olaf Arndt play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Olaf Arndt opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olaf Arndt answers 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Olaf Arndt play as White?
As White, Olaf Arndt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (15 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olaf Arndt play as Black?
As Black, Olaf Arndt most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (50 games, 32.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (38 games, 36.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 161 games.
What is Olaf Arndt's FIDE rating?
Olaf Arndt is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess, 1,990 in rapid and 1,947 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,081 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Olaf Arndt played?
Our database contains 295 games by Olaf Arndt, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 80 draws, 103 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olaf Arndt?
295 games by Olaf 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.