Prepare against Frank Birkholz
DEU · World #97,929 classical · FIDE ID 16210859
When preparing against Frank Birkholz, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 63 games by Frank Birkholz, covering Dec 2025 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Birkholz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Birkholz 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 | 1,736 | 1,736 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 18 | 37 | 8 | 28.6% |
| As White | 34 | 12 | 19 | 3 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 29 | 6 | 18 | 5 | 20.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Birkholz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Birkholz's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 52.9% | 63.9% |
| d4 | 8 | 23.5% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 20.6% | 64.3% |
| e3 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 63.9% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Birkholz usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Birkholz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Birkholz usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Birkholz usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Birkholz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Birkholz usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 38.5% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Frank Birkholz's chess games
All 63 games by Frank Birkholz in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2025 - 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: 18 wins, 37 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Bernd Zielke | 1,662 | 28th Kiel Open B | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-S Schleswig Holstein HT-B 43rd | 1988 | 9 | 5 | – |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein | 1991 | 9 | 5 | – |
| chG-SHW 45th | 1990 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| 47th ch-Schleswig Holstein | 1992 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein cand-B 50th | 1995 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-S Schleswig Holstein cand-A 51st | 1996 | 8 | 4 | 2,015 |
| 28th Kiel Open B | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,651 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein A 49th | 1994 | 4 | 3 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Birkholz's chess games?
63 games by Frank Birkholz, from Dec 2025 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 Birkholz has played.
What does Frank Birkholz play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Frank Birkholz opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Birkholz answers 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Frank Birkholz play as White?
As White, Frank Birkholz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Birkholz play as Black?
As Black, Frank Birkholz most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Frank Birkholz's FIDE rating?
Frank Birkholz is currently rated 1,736 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,736 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Frank Birkholz played?
Our database contains 63 games by Frank Birkholz, covering Dec 2025 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 37 draws, 8 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Birkholz?
63 games by Frank Birkholz 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.