Prepare against Frank Ackermann
DEU · World #27,851 classical · FIDE ID 4685121
When preparing against Frank Ackermann, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 172 games by Frank Ackermann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Ackermann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Ackermann 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 | 1,999 | 2,120 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 172 | 39 | 61 | 72 | 22.7% |
| As White | 81 | 18 | 30 | 33 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 91 | 21 | 31 | 39 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Ackermann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Ackermann's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 60.5% | 45.9% |
| e4 | 30 | 37.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 45.9% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Ackermann usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Ackermann usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Ackermann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Ackermann usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Ackermann usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Ackermann usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 97.3% | 45.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 92.6% | 42.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Frank Ackermann's chess games
All 172 games by Frank Ackermann 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: 39 wins, 61 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| D61 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 22 | 5/6/11 | 22.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2006 | Thomas Henrichs | 2,462 | 11th Oberhausen Open | D46 |
| Jul 2010 | Andreas Mitscherling | 2,237 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | D48 |
| May 2011 | Manuel Dargel | 2,165 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1011 | B44 |
| Aug 2015 | Collin Boelhouwer | 2,158 | 19th Vlissingen HZ Open | B96 |
| Jan 2001 | Andreas Kohnert | 2,077 | Ruhrgebiet VK1 0001 | D27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open A | 2003 | 19 | 6 | 1,871 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK4 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,946 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,041 |
| 9th Bad Zwesten Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 1,835 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 3 | 2,141 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,962 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,025 |
| 6th Bad Zwesten Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 1,999 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Ackermann's chess games?
172 games by Frank Ackermann, 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 Frank Ackermann has played.
What does Frank Ackermann play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Frank Ackermann opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Ackermann answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Frank Ackermann play as White?
As White, Frank Ackermann's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Ackermann play as Black?
As Black, Frank Ackermann most often plays: Slav Defense (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Frank Ackermann's FIDE rating?
Frank Ackermann is currently rated 1,999 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,120 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Frank Ackermann played?
Our database contains 172 games by Frank Ackermann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 61 draws, 72 losses (22.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Ackermann?
172 games by Frank Ackermann 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.