Prepare against Dieter Frank
Austria · World #12,562 classical · FIDE ID 1613642
When preparing against Dieter Frank, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 61 games by Dieter Frank, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dieter Frank's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dieter Frank 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 | 2,134 | 2,197 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,137 | 2,150 | May 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,206 | 2,206 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 12 | 22 | 27 | 19.7% |
| As White | 25 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 24.0% |
| As Black | 36 | 6 | 13 | 17 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dieter Frank's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dieter Frank's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 68.0% | 44.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 28.0% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 44.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Frank usually continues c3 (35.7% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Frank usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Frank usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 35.7% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Frank usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (29% of these games) — Frank usually continues h4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Frank usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 80.0% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Dieter Frank's chess games
All 61 games by Dieter Frank in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 12 wins, 22 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D42 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D42 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Marco Dietmayer-Kraeutler | 2,258 | chT2M-AUT 0910 | C87 |
| Apr 2010 | Fred Wegerer | 2,215 | chT2M-AUT 0910 | B07 |
| Apr 2010 | Christof Tschohl | 2,160 | chT2M-AUT 0910 | C55 |
| Feb 2006 | Robert Hafner | 2,127 | Villach Admira 60 Open | D42 |
| Feb 2016 | Christoph Maier | 2,121 | chT2M-AUT 1516 | C51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2M-AUT 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,151 |
| ch-Hessen Seniors | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,969 |
| Villach Admira 60 Open | 2006 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,161 |
| ch-Frankfurt | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,553 |
| chT2M-AUT 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 2,159 |
| chT2M-AUT 0708 | 2008 | 6 | 1 | 1,970 |
| 23rd Pula Open | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 2,228 |
| chT2M-AUT 1718 | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 2,098 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dieter Frank's chess games?
61 games by Dieter Frank, from Jul 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 Dieter Frank has played.
What does Dieter Frank play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Dieter Frank opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dieter Frank answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games).
What openings does Dieter Frank play as White?
As White, Dieter Frank's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dieter Frank play as Black?
As Black, Dieter Frank most often plays: Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Dieter Frank's FIDE rating?
Dieter Frank is currently rated 2,134 in classical chess, 2,137 in rapid and 2,206 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,197 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Dieter Frank played?
Our database contains 61 games by Dieter Frank, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 22 draws, 27 losses (19.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dieter Frank?
61 games by Dieter Frank 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.