Prepare against Armin Frey
Austria · World #54,645 classical · FIDE ID 1614746
Our database contains 160 games by Armin Frey, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Armin Frey's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Armin Frey 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 | 1,875 | 2,052 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,808 | 1,990 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,994 | 1,994 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 63 | 22 | 75 | 39.4% |
| As White | 76 | 38 | 11 | 27 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 84 | 25 | 11 | 48 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Armin Frey's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Armin Frey's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 39 | 51.3% | 55.1% |
| e4 | 37 | 48.7% | 59.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 51% of White games, 55.1% score
- …d5 (59% of these games) — Frey usually continues e3 (42.3% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Frey usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Frey usually continues fxe5 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Frey usually continues d4 (72.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Frey usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Frey usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 22.9% | 18.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 28 | 75.7% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 8 | 21.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Armin Frey's chess games
All 160 games by Armin Frey 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: 63 wins, 22 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 38 | 17/7/14 | 44.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 32 | 11/3/18 | 34.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Armin Kranz | 2,105 | 24th Feffernitz Open | A96 |
| Feb 2006 | Dieter Frank | 2,102 | Villach Admira 60 Open | C54 |
| Aug 2009 | Rudolf-Rainer Gehrmann | 2,092 | 18th Feffernitz Raika Open | A03 |
| Aug 2005 | Vladimir Zivanovic | 2,075 | 14th Feffernitz Raika Open | C14 |
| Oct 2015 | Dietmar Guski | 2,046 | 12th Calvia Amateur Open | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,854 |
| 14th Vienna Open B | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,927 |
| ch-AUT Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,763 |
| 21st Feffernitz Raika Open | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 2,032 |
| Villach Admira 60 Open | 2006 | 7 | 5 | 2,223 |
| 14th Feffernitz Raika Open | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 2,101 |
| 24th Feffernitz Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,025 |
| 19th Feffernitz Raika Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,011 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Armin Frey's chess games?
160 games by Armin Frey, 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 Armin Frey has played.
What does Armin Frey play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Armin Frey opens with 1.f4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (49% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Armin Frey answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (76% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Armin Frey play as White?
As White, Armin Frey's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (38 games, 44.7% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (11 games, 63.6% win rate); King's Gambit (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Armin Frey play as Black?
As Black, Armin Frey most often plays: Dutch Defense (32 games, 34.4% win rate); French: Classical Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Armin Frey's FIDE rating?
Armin Frey is currently rated 1,875 in classical chess, 1,808 in rapid and 1,994 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,052 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Armin Frey played?
Our database contains 160 games by Armin Frey, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 22 draws, 75 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Armin Frey?
160 games by Armin Frey 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.