Prepare against Edward Frumkin
United States · World #144,566 classical · FIDE ID 2007738
When preparing against Edward Frumkin, expect 1.c4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 24.0% over 50 games.
Our database contains 213 games by Edward Frumkin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Edward Frumkin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edward Frumkin 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 | 1,608 | 2,107 | Jan 2004 |
| Blitz | 1,911 | 1,911 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 213 | 59 | 56 | 98 | 27.7% |
| As White | 105 | 31 | 33 | 41 | 29.5% |
| As Black | 108 | 28 | 23 | 57 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edward Frumkin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edward Frumkin's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 77 | 73.3% | 46.1% |
| e4 | 14 | 13.3% | 35.7% |
| g3 | 12 | 11.4% | 45.8% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 73% of White games, 46.1% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Frumkin usually continues g3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Frumkin usually continues g3 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Frumkin usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Frumkin usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Frumkin usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Frumkin usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 26 | 44.8% | 38.5% |
| g6 | 21 | 36.2% | 26.2% |
| c5 | 10 | 17.2% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 15 | 51.7% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 7 | 24.1% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 6 | 20.7% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Edward Frumkin's chess games
All 213 games by Edward Frumkin 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: 59 wins, 56 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 30 | 12/10/8 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 6/7/7 | 30.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Modern Defense | 50 | 12/8/30 | 24.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 26 | 8/6/12 | 30.8% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1983 | Lev Gutman | 2,455 | 84th US Open | A16 |
| Aug 2002 | Daniel E Shapiro | 2,314 | ch-New York State 124th | A89 |
| Jan 1993 | Norman Rogers | 2,300 | 4th Philadelphia Int | B08 |
| Jan 1993 | Joseph Ryan | 2,270 | US Open-94 | A10 |
| Jan 1984 | Orest Popovych | 2,260 | New York International | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA-chT Amateur East | 2013 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,234 |
| 96th US Open | 1995 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,417 |
| 95th US Open | 1994 | 11 | 5 | 2,227 |
| ch-Manhattan CC | 2000 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,159 |
| ch-New York Marshall CC 91st | 2007 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,967 |
| ch-New York Marshall CC 88th | 2004 | 8 | 3 | 2,145 |
| New York International | 1984 | 8 | 2 | 2,129 |
| Chicago US Masters | 1996 | 7 | 2 | 2,075 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edward Frumkin's chess games?
213 games by Edward Frumkin, 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 Edward Frumkin has played.
What does Edward Frumkin play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Edward Frumkin opens with 1.c4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.g3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edward Frumkin answers 1...d6 (45% of games), 1...g6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (52% of games), 1...f5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games).
What openings does Edward Frumkin play as White?
As White, Edward Frumkin's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (30 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (20 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edward Frumkin play as Black?
As Black, Edward Frumkin most often plays: Modern Defense (50 games, 24.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Dutch Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Edward Frumkin's FIDE rating?
Edward Frumkin is currently rated 1,608 in classical chess and 1,911 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,107 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Edward Frumkin played?
Our database contains 213 games by Edward Frumkin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 56 draws, 98 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edward Frumkin?
213 games by Edward Frumkin 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.