Prepare against Frank Behrhorst
FM · DEU · World #9,729 classical · FIDE ID 4605322
Our database contains 297 games by Frank Behrhorst, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Behrhorst's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Behrhorst 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 | 2,174 | 2,299 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 297 | 93 | 121 | 83 | 31.3% |
| As White | 155 | 60 | 54 | 41 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 142 | 33 | 67 | 42 | 23.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Behrhorst's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Behrhorst's side.
First moves as White (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 150 | 96.8% | 56.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Behrhorst usually continues c4 (58.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Behrhorst usually continues c4 (46.3% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Behrhorst usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Behrhorst usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Behrhorst usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 88.3% | 54.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 8.3% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 64.6% | 48.4% |
| d5 | 15 | 31.3% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.2% | 75.0% |
Frank Behrhorst's chess games
All 297 games by Frank Behrhorst 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: 93 wins, 121 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 20 | 13/2/5 | 65.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 18 | 11/3/4 | 61.1% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 12 | 0/9/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 1/8/2 | 9.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 53 | 17/24/12 | 32.1% |
| A34 | English Opening | 12 | 0/6/6 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1998 | Einar J Gausel | 2,540 | Gausdal Eikrem Memorial | E10 |
| Jul 1981 | Predrag Ostojic | 2,435 | 2nd Internationales Schachfestival | E23 |
| Jan 1997 | Bjarke Sahl | 2,430 | Arnold Cup | E20 |
| Jan 1987 | Roman Pelts | 2,430 | Toronto | E74 |
| Jul 2003 | Ovidiu-Doru Foisor | 2,426 | 06th Naujac Open | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga 1984-85 | 1985 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,238 |
| Bundesliga 1981-82 | 1982 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,399 |
| Bundesliga 1985-86 | 1986 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,331 |
| Toronto | 1987 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,460 |
| Bundesliga 1986-87 | 1987 | 11 | 6 | 2,327 |
| Hamburg HSV | 1986 | 11 | 6 | 2,376 |
| Bundesliga 1987-88 | 1988 | 10 | 3 | 2,119 |
| Hamburger SK im HSV | 1985 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,153 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Behrhorst's chess games?
297 games by Frank Behrhorst, 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 Behrhorst has played.
What does Frank Behrhorst play on the first move as White?
Across 155 games with White in our database, Frank Behrhorst opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Behrhorst answers 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Frank Behrhorst play as White?
As White, Frank Behrhorst's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (20 games, 65.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (18 games, 61.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 155 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Behrhorst play as Black?
As Black, Frank Behrhorst most often plays: Alekhine Defense (53 games, 32.1% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Frank Behrhorst's FIDE rating?
Frank Behrhorst is currently rated 2,174 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,299 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Frank Behrhorst played?
Our database contains 297 games by Frank Behrhorst, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 121 draws, 83 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Behrhorst?
297 games by Frank Behrhorst 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.