Prepare against Frank Belke
FM · Austria · World #9,061 classical · FIDE ID 4612337
Our database contains 252 games by Frank Belke, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Frank Belke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Belke 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 | 2,185 | 2,319 | Sep 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,203 | 2,304 | Apr 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,154 | 2,251 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 252 | 109 | 65 | 78 | 43.3% |
| As White | 128 | 69 | 32 | 27 | 53.9% |
| As Black | 124 | 40 | 33 | 51 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Belke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Belke's side.
First moves as White (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 127 | 98.4% | 66.1% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 66.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Belke usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Belke usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Belke usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nc6 (100% of these games) — Belke usually continues Nb1 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 57 | 100.0% | 55.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 91.7% | 43.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Frank Belke's chess games
All 252 games by Frank Belke in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 109 wins, 65 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 16 | 10/4/2 | 62.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| D61 | Indian Defense | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 6/0/11 | 35.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 1/3/10 | 7.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Nikolaus Stanec | 2,483 | ch-Vienna | A65 |
| Apr 2020 | Georg Froewis | 2,457 | ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | D31 |
| Apr 2020 | Florian Poetz | 2,422 | ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | C16 |
| Mar 2019 | Miroslav Maslik | 2,351 | chT2O-AUT 1819 | E70 |
| Feb 2020 | Harald Groetz | 2,312 | chT2O-AUT 1920 | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2023 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,158 |
| ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | 2020 | 13 | 6 | 2,228 |
| chT2O-AUT 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,210 |
| chT2O-AUT 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,190 |
| chT2O-AUT 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,376 |
| chT2O-AUT 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 6 | 2,351 |
| ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,175 |
| 13th Int Senioren-Cup | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,340 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Belke's chess games?
252 games by Frank Belke, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Frank Belke has played.
What does Frank Belke play on the first move as White?
Across 129 games with White in our database, Frank Belke opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Belke answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Frank Belke play as White?
As White, Frank Belke's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (15 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Belke play as Black?
As Black, Frank Belke most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Frank Belke's FIDE rating?
Frank Belke is currently rated 2,185 in classical chess, 2,203 in rapid and 2,154 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Sep 2018).
How many games has Frank Belke played?
Our database contains 252 games by Frank Belke, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 109 wins, 65 draws, 78 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Belke?
252 games by Frank Belke 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.