Prepare against Steffi Arnhold
DEU · World #12,823 classical · FIDE ID 12931365
When preparing against Steffi Arnhold, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as Black, 40.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 329 games by Steffi Arnhold, covering Apr 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Steffi Arnhold's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steffi Arnhold 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 | 2,132 | 2,152 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,114 | 2,149 | Nov 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,101 | 2,107 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 329 | 121 | 85 | 123 | 36.8% |
| As White | 171 | 66 | 45 | 60 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 158 | 55 | 40 | 63 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steffi Arnhold's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steffi Arnhold's side.
First moves as White (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 171 | 100.0% | 51.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Arnhold usually continues Nf3 (49.2% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Arnhold usually continues Nf3 (61.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Arnhold usually continues d4 (47.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 96 | 98.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 70.0% | 33.9% |
| d5 | 12 | 30.0% | 45.8% |
Steffi Arnhold's chess games
All 329 games by Steffi Arnhold in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - Sep 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: 121 wins, 85 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 26 | 12/6/8 | 46.2% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 12 | 8/0/4 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 46 | 20/8/18 | 43.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Georg Braun | 2,405 | 24th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B33 |
| Nov 2023 | Mathias Womacka | 2,371 | 26th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B41 |
| Aug 2023 | Manfred Heidrich | 2,332 | ch-Bavaria 94th | B29 |
| Nov 2021 | Endre Csiki | 2,321 | 24th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B99 |
| Jul 2022 | Luca Suvorov | 2,308 | chT-GER U20 | C90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Blitz w | 2023 | 24 | 12 | 1,922 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2011 | 22 | 9 | 1,185 |
| ch-GER U18 Girls | 2019 | 18 | 10 | 1,934 |
| ch-Sachsen U12 Girls | 2013 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,360 |
| chT-GER U14 Girls | 2015 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,373 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 1,417 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2021 | 10 | 8 | 2,079 |
| 97th ch-Bavaria 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,211 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steffi Arnhold's chess games?
329 games by Steffi Arnhold, from Apr 2015 to Sep 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 Steffi Arnhold has played.
What does Steffi Arnhold play on the first move as White?
Across 171 games with White in our database, Steffi Arnhold opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steffi Arnhold answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Steffi Arnhold play as White?
As White, Steffi Arnhold's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Italian Game (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 171 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steffi Arnhold play as Black?
As Black, Steffi Arnhold most often plays: Sicilian (46 games, 43.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 158 games.
What is Steffi Arnhold's FIDE rating?
Steffi Arnhold is currently rated 2,132 in classical chess, 2,114 in rapid and 2,101 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Steffi Arnhold played?
Our database contains 329 games by Steffi Arnhold, covering Apr 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 121 wins, 85 draws, 123 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steffi Arnhold?
329 games by Steffi Arnhold 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.