Prepare against Stefan Arts
DEU · World #13,772 classical · FIDE ID 12976725
Our database contains 42 games by Stefan Arts, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Arts's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Arts 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 | 2,119 | 2,168 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 13 | 22 | 7 | 31.0% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Arts's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Arts's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 72.7% | 65.6% |
| d4 | 6 | 27.3% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 65.6% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Arts usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Arts usually continues c3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Arts usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Arts usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Arts usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Arts usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Stefan Arts's chess games
All 42 games by Stefan Arts in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 13 wins, 22 draws, 7 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Hartmut Metz | 2,296 | 27th Goch Open | B13 |
| Sep 2013 | Michael Coenen | 2,294 | 24th Goch Open | D94 |
| Sep 2014 | Kuno Thiel | 2,140 | 25th Goch Open | D75 |
| Sep 2016 | Alexander Nent | 2,095 | 27th Goch Open | B06 |
| Sep 2013 | Avi Cohen | 1,931 | 24th Goch Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kleve Open | 2002 | 14 | 7 | 1,931 |
| 27th Goch Open | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,155 |
| 25th Goch Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,249 |
| 26th Goch Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,880 |
| 24th Goch Open | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,195 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Arts's chess games?
42 games by Stefan Arts, from Oct 2014 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 Arts has played.
What does Stefan Arts play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Stefan Arts opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Arts answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Stefan Arts play as White?
As White, Stefan Arts's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Arts play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Arts most often plays: English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Stefan Arts's FIDE rating?
Stefan Arts is currently rated 2,119 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,168 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Stefan Arts played?
Our database contains 42 games by Stefan Arts, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 22 draws, 7 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Arts?
42 games by Stefan Arts 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.