Prepare against Stefan Arndt
DEU · World #12,264 classical · FIDE ID 4607074
Our database contains 178 games by Stefan Arndt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Arndt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan 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 | 2,138 | 2,262 | May 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,152 | 2,179 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,135 | 2,192 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 178 | 65 | 63 | 50 | 36.5% |
| As White | 92 | 36 | 31 | 25 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 86 | 29 | 32 | 25 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Arndt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Arndt's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 73 | 79.3% | 58.9% |
| d4 | 16 | 17.4% | 46.9% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 58.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Arndt usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Arndt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Arndt usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 46.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Arndt usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Arndt usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 33 | 86.8% | 53.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 54.2% | 69.2% |
| d5 | 8 | 33.3% | 56.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Stefan Arndt's chess games
All 178 games by Stefan Arndt in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 65 wins, 63 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | Peter Rechmann | 2,267 | NRW Class1 1112 | C55 |
| May 2019 | Walter Schmidt | 2,225 | ch-Hessen | B21 |
| Feb 2012 | Uwe Wagenknecht | 2,215 | NRW Class1 1112 | B22 |
| Apr 2018 | Ruben Gideon Koellner | 2,188 | NRW Class2 1718 | B23 |
| Feb 2016 | Christopher Graw | 2,184 | NRW Class2 1516 | E75 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unna Open | 2014 | 14 | 10 | 2,137 |
| NRW Class1 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,206 |
| NRW Class1 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,284 |
| ch-Hessen | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,212 |
| Plzen Calliditas Open | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,978 |
| Prague Holiday M11 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,182 |
| NRW Class2 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,131 |
| 11th Hradec Kralove Open | 2022 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,180 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Arndt's chess games?
178 games by Stefan Arndt, from Apr 2003 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 Stefan Arndt has played.
What does Stefan Arndt play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Stefan Arndt opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Arndt answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Stefan Arndt play as White?
As White, Stefan Arndt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Arndt play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Arndt most often plays: Italian Game (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Stefan Arndt's FIDE rating?
Stefan Arndt is currently rated 2,138 in classical chess, 2,152 in rapid and 2,135 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,262 (May 2015).
How many games has Stefan Arndt played?
Our database contains 178 games by Stefan Arndt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 63 draws, 50 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Arndt?
178 games by Stefan 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.