Arne Jochens FM

FIDE Master Arne Jochens (aka Schemato)

Arne Jochens, known in the chess world as Schemato, proudly holds the coveted title of FIDE Master. With a deep passion for the game and a flair for the English Opening, Arne dazzles opponents with a blend of tactical prowess and strategic depth.

A Journey Through the Ranks

Starting modestly and rapidly climbing the rating ladder, Arne's rapid rating has hovered around the 2100-2200 mark in recent years, showcasing a resilient and consistent form. With a blitz game count exceeding 12,000 and over 8,000 blitz wins, Schemato shows no fear of the ticking clock, expertly juggling speed and precision.

Playing Style & Personality

Arne is not your average knight on the board. Known to have a tilt factor of just 18 (which means a calm head in stormy positions), this master thinks deep and long — average moves per win nearing 77 moves — a sign of a patient and persistent battler. Their endgame instincts are sharp, entering endgame positions in a whopping 84% of the games.

Surprisingly humble, Arne has a 100% win rate after losing a piece, proving that giving up is not in their vocabulary. With comebacks around 90%, it's safe to say that underestimating Schemato is a grave error.

Favorite Openings

• English Opening - Symmetrical and King's English Variations: A fortress of wins with win rates often ticking above 70%, and some lines even surpassing 90% victory!
• French Defense Variations: Showing impressive success with the Tarrasch and Exchange Variations.
• Anglo-Indian and Caro-Kann Defensive Systems: Tactical playgrounds where Arne thrives.

Notable Recent Game

In a thrilling live rapid game on Chess.com (January 10, 2024), Arne playing as Black navigated a daring Sicilian Defense against a resilient opponent "milan1134." After a series of tactical maneuvers and patient play, victory was sealed when Schemato won on time. This game highlighted their mastery of time management and defensive resourcefulness.

View it here—a demonstration of speed, strategy, and maybe a tiny sprinkle of chess wizardry.

Off the Board

Whether Schemato is reshuffling pieces or reshuffling chess club meeting snacks, one thing is for sure: Arne brings the heat to the board with an enviable win streak record (longest streak of 28 wins!) and a love for chess that doesn't quit.

So if you see Arne at the board, beware — behind that calm exterior lies a fierce competitor with an uncanny ability to turn the tide and a portfolio of opening secrets that could keep grandmasters on their toes.