Prepare against Rhys Arnold
FM · NLD · World #5,412 classical · FIDE ID 1068849
Our database contains 351 games by Rhys Arnold, covering Jul 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rhys Arnold's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rhys 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 | 2,262 | 2,338 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,908 | 1,908 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,207 | 2,272 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 351 | 131 | 77 | 143 | 37.3% |
| As White | 172 | 74 | 34 | 64 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 179 | 57 | 43 | 79 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rhys Arnold's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rhys Arnold's side.
First moves as White (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 157 | 91.3% | 52.9% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 7.0% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Arnold usually continues Nf3 (51.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Arnold usually continues Nf3 (34.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Arnold usually continues d4 (63.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Arnold usually continues b3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Arnold usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Arnold usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 72 | 82.8% | 42.4% |
| e5 | 12 | 13.8% | 45.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 56.3% | 42.6% |
| d5 | 16 | 33.3% | 46.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Rhys Arnold's chess games
All 351 games by Rhys Arnold in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 131 wins, 77 draws, 143 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 42 | 14/9/19 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Vladyslav Larkin | 2,484 | chT-BEL 2025-26 | C41 |
| Aug 2024 | Tor Fredrik Kaasen | 2,484 | Trondheim Lewis Open | C79 |
| Aug 2025 | Dmitry Maximov | 2,476 | Titled Tue Late | B90 |
| Aug 2025 | Jonasz Baum | 2,476 | 34th Kavala Open | A35 |
| Feb 2026 | Alexander Suvorov | 2,413 | Dutch League 2025-26 | B75 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 147 | 66.5 | 2,164 |
| ch-NED U14 | 2023 | 27 | 17 | 1,919 |
| ch-NED U12 Open | 2019 | 12 | 9 | 1,237 |
| 27th Hoogeveen Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,157 |
| Dutch League 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,367 |
| 52nd Rilton Cup 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,254 |
| Najdorf Mem Open A | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,312 |
| chT-BEL 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,369 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rhys Arnold's chess games?
351 games by Rhys Arnold, from Jul 2019 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 Rhys Arnold has played.
What does Rhys Arnold play on the first move as White?
Across 172 games with White in our database, Rhys Arnold opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rhys Arnold answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Rhys Arnold play as White?
As White, Rhys Arnold's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate); French: Advance Variation (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 172 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rhys Arnold play as Black?
As Black, Rhys Arnold most often plays: Sicilian (42 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 179 games.
What is Rhys Arnold's FIDE rating?
Rhys Arnold is currently rated 2,262 in classical chess, 1,908 in rapid and 2,207 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,338 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Rhys Arnold played?
Our database contains 351 games by Rhys Arnold, covering Jul 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 131 wins, 77 draws, 143 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rhys Arnold?
351 games by Rhys 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.