Prepare against Frank Kroeze
IM · NLD · World #2,532 classical · FIDE ID 1002880
Our database contains 500 games by Frank Kroeze, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Frank Kroeze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Kroeze 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 | 2,357 | 2,448 | Jul 2006 |
| Blitz | 2,273 | 2,386 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 500 | 190 | 183 | 127 | 38.0% |
| As White | 232 | 103 | 72 | 57 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 268 | 87 | 111 | 70 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Kroeze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Kroeze's side.
First moves as White (232 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 201 | 86.6% | 59.5% |
| d4 | 26 | 11.2% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Kroeze usually continues Nf3 (54.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kroeze usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Kroeze usually continues d4 (52.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Kroeze usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Kroeze usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Kroeze usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 61 | 48.4% | 53.3% |
| c6 | 38 | 30.2% | 59.2% |
| c5 | 26 | 20.6% | 61.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 75 | 88.2% | 53.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 8.2% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Frank Kroeze's chess games
All 500 games by Frank Kroeze 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: 190 wins, 183 draws, 127 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 45 | 17/13/15 | 37.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 25 | 11/11/3 | 44.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 36 | 10/19/7 | 27.8% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 29 | 10/9/10 | 34.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 22 | 7/10/5 | 31.8% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 0/6/3 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Friso Nijboer | 2,605 | Leeuwarden Open | C43 |
| Oct 2005 | Ian Rogers | 2,556 | chT-NED 0506 | B33 |
| Jan 2014 | Jan Werle | 2,517 | chT-NED 1314 | B53 |
| Jan 2009 | Lev Gutman | 2,497 | Oberliga Nord W 0809 | B97 |
| Sep 2014 | Alexander Markgraf | 2,492 | Oberliga Nord W 1415 | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeuwarden Open | 1997 | 20 | 10 | 2,446 |
| ch-NED U26 | 1996 | 14 | 8 | 2,380 |
| Groningen Open | 1994 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,397 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,627 |
| 51st ch-NED sf | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,384 |
| 49th ch-NED sf | 1993 | 9 | 4 | 2,302 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,381 |
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,444 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Kroeze's chess games?
500 games by Frank Kroeze, 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 Kroeze has played.
What does Frank Kroeze play on the first move as White?
Across 232 games with White in our database, Frank Kroeze opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Kroeze answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Frank Kroeze play as White?
As White, Frank Kroeze's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (45 games, 37.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (14 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 232 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Kroeze play as Black?
As Black, Frank Kroeze most often plays: Petrov's Defense (36 games, 27.8% win rate); Slav Defense (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (22 games, 31.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 268 games.
What is Frank Kroeze's FIDE rating?
Frank Kroeze is currently rated 2,357 in classical chess and 2,273 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,448 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Frank Kroeze played?
Our database contains 500 games by Frank Kroeze, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 190 wins, 183 draws, 127 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Kroeze?
500 games by Frank Kroeze 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.