Prepare against Christoph Frick
FM · DEU · World #16,698 classical · FIDE ID 4607090
When preparing against Christoph Frick, expect 1.e4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Rat Defense as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 880 games by Christoph Frick, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christoph Frick's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christoph Frick 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 | 2,088 | 2,315 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,079 | 2,229 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,192 | 2,262 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 880 | 344 | 244 | 292 | 39.1% |
| As White | 452 | 183 | 128 | 141 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 428 | 161 | 116 | 151 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christoph Frick's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christoph Frick's side.
First moves as White (452 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 177 | 39.2% | 48.0% |
| Nc3 | 143 | 31.6% | 62.2% |
| d4 | 116 | 25.7% | 53.9% |
| g3 | 15 | 3.3% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 48.0% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Frick usually continues Nc3 (42.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Frick usually continues Nc3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Frick usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 32% of White games, 62.2% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Frick usually continues e4 (64.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Frick usually continues e4 (54.5% score)
- …Nf6 (12% of these games) — Frick usually continues e4 (76.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (192 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 136 | 70.8% | 50.4% |
| g6 | 50 | 26.0% | 51.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 2.1% | 37.5% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 72 | 43.1% | 51.4% |
| g6 | 62 | 37.1% | 53.2% |
| d6 | 17 | 10.2% | 52.9% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 7.8% | 46.2% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Christoph Frick's chess games
All 880 games by Christoph Frick 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: 344 wins, 244 draws, 292 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 119 | 40/29/50 | 33.6% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 97 | 51/21/25 | 52.6% |
| D02 | London System | 71 | 26/27/18 | 36.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 127 | 50/37/40 | 39.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 60 | 21/15/24 | 35.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 34 | 12/7/15 | 35.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 27 | 9/9/9 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 27 | 9/8/10 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 25 | 8/7/10 | 32.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Sebastien Maze | 2,617 | ch-Francophone 4th | A48 |
| May 2020 | Mladen Muse | 2,516 | GER Cup Net V3 U2400 | A11 |
| Nov 2015 | Alexander Ivanov | 2,506 | Wch Seniors 50 25th | A46 |
| Jul 2011 | Ventzislav Inkiov | 2,476 | 26th Avoine Open | A35 |
| Jul 2007 | Vladimir Doncea | 2,456 | 22nd Avoine Open | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Final | 2020 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,917 |
| Budapest FS04 IM-A | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,302 |
| 24th Wch Seniors 50 | 2014 | 11 | 6 | 2,177 |
| 23rd Wch Seniors | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,186 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,067 |
| 22nd Wch Seniors | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,156 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 65 | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 2,178 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,337 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christoph Frick's chess games?
880 games by Christoph Frick, 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 Christoph Frick has played.
What does Christoph Frick play on the first move as White?
Across 452 games with White in our database, Christoph Frick opens with 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.Nc3 (32% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christoph Frick answers 1...c6 (71% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...g6 (37% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Christoph Frick play as White?
As White, Christoph Frick's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (119 games, 33.6% win rate); Dunst Opening (97 games, 52.6% win rate); London System (71 games, 36.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 452 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christoph Frick play as Black?
As Black, Christoph Frick most often plays: Modern Defense (127 games, 39.4% win rate); Slav Defense (60 games, 35.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (34 games, 35.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 428 games.
What is Christoph Frick's FIDE rating?
Christoph Frick is currently rated 2,088 in classical chess, 2,079 in rapid and 2,192 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,315 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Christoph Frick played?
Our database contains 880 games by Christoph Frick, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 344 wins, 244 draws, 292 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christoph Frick?
880 games by Christoph Frick 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.