Prepare against Tom Niklas Arnz
DEU · World #53,245 classical · FIDE ID 16279646
When preparing against Tom Niklas Arnz, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (80%).
Our database contains 34 games by Tom Niklas Arnz, covering May 2019 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Tom Niklas Arnz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom Niklas Arnz 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 | 1,882 | 1,899 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,810 | 1,810 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,858 | 1,873 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 38.2% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 20 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 45.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 199 rated games against 195 different opponents, across 27 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 144 | 54 | 38 | 52 | 37.5% | 1,784 | 1,765 | 8 |
| Rapid | 27 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 48.1% | 1,865 | 1,805 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 87 | 16 | 26 | 45 | 18.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 70 | 41 | 14 | 15 | 58.6% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 36 | 15 | 8 | 13 | 1,835 | 1,835 |
| 2025 | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 1,863 | 1,887 |
| 2024 | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 1,892 | 1,936 |
| 2023 | 52 | 22 | 10 | 20 | 1,760 | 1,724 |
| 2022 | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 1,688 | 1,638 |
| 2019 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1,736 | 1,593 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom Niklas Arnz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom Niklas Arnz's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 78.6% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Arnz usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Arnz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Arnz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Arnz usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Arnz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 90.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 80.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Tom Niklas Arnz's chess games
All 34 games by Tom Niklas Arnz in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - Nov 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, 12 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Achim Tymura | 2,029 | Leer Open | B35 |
| Aug 2024 | Alexandre Verlaine | 1,985 | 51st Sparkassen Open B | B76 |
| Aug 2024 | Mawloud Omar | 1,960 | 51st Sparkassen Open B | C00 |
| Nov 2024 | Christian Freitag | 1,952 | Leer Open | C00 |
| Jul 2020 | Michael Weiss | 1,896 | 1st DSOL 07 Liga Gr-A | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2019 | 8 | 2 | 1,494 |
| Leer Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 2,012 |
| 1st DSOL 07 Liga Gr-A | 2020 | 6 | 4 | 1,860 |
| Krefelder Weihnachtsopen 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 4 | 2,150 |
| 39th Muenster Open-B | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1,611 |
| 51st Sparkassen Open B | 2024 | 2 | 2 | 2,372 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2024 | 2 | 2 | 2,372 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom Niklas Arnz's chess games?
34 games by Tom Niklas Arnz, from May 2019 to Nov 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 Tom Niklas Arnz has played.
What does Tom Niklas Arnz play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Tom Niklas Arnz opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom Niklas Arnz answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Tom Niklas Arnz play as White?
As White, Tom Niklas Arnz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom Niklas Arnz play as Black?
As Black, Tom Niklas Arnz most often plays: King's Indian Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Tom Niklas Arnz's FIDE rating?
Tom Niklas Arnz is currently rated 1,882 in classical chess, 1,810 in rapid and 1,858 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,899 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Tom Niklas Arnz played?
Our database contains 34 games by Tom Niklas Arnz, covering May 2019 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 12 draws, 9 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom Niklas Arnz?
34 games by Tom Niklas Arnz 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.