Prepare against Frank Bracker
IM · DEU · World #3,267 classical · FIDE ID 24614343
Our database contains 520 games by Frank Bracker, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Frank Bracker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Bracker 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 | 2,328 | 2,435 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,275 | 2,303 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,276 | 2,314 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 520 | 187 | 185 | 148 | 36.0% |
| As White | 265 | 116 | 88 | 61 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 255 | 71 | 97 | 87 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Bracker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Bracker's side.
First moves as White (265 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 212 | 80.0% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 12.1% | 65.6% |
| c4 | 21 | 7.9% | 45.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Bracker usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Bracker usually continues Nf3 (72.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Bracker usually continues d4 (62.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 65.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Bracker usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Bracker usually continues g3 (68.2% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Bracker usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 97 | 80.2% | 49.5% |
| e5 | 24 | 19.8% | 35.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 84 | 93.3% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Frank Bracker's chess games
All 520 games by Frank Bracker in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 187 wins, 185 draws, 148 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 38 | 14/13/11 | 36.8% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 14/6/5 | 56.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 43 | 10/13/20 | 23.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 33 | 12/15/6 | 36.4% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| A26 | English Opening | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Luc Winants | 2,562 | 5th Llucmajor Open | C60 |
| May 2008 | Mircea-Emilian Parligras | 2,561 | 11th ch-Hamburg International | B96 |
| May 2016 | Marc Narciso Dublan | 2,540 | 5th Llucmajor Open | D36 |
| Oct 2016 | Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez | 2,529 | Hamburg HSK GM | C04 |
| Mar 2022 | Mladen Palac | 2,501 | BL2-Nord 2122 | D66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2008 | 27 | 15 | 2,208 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2009 | 27 | 19 | 2,272 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2005 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,097 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,277 |
| Bargteheide Open | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,262 |
| ch-Hamburg State U20 | 2005 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,962 |
| Hamburg HSK GM | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,497 |
| ch-Hamburg MA | 2010 | 9 | 7 | 2,451 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Bracker's chess games?
520 games by Frank Bracker, from Jul 2004 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 Bracker has played.
What does Frank Bracker play on the first move as White?
Across 265 games with White in our database, Frank Bracker opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Bracker answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Frank Bracker play as White?
As White, Frank Bracker's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (38 games, 36.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 56.0% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 265 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Bracker play as Black?
As Black, Frank Bracker most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (43 games, 23.3% win rate); Indian Defense (33 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 255 games.
What is Frank Bracker's FIDE rating?
Frank Bracker is currently rated 2,328 in classical chess, 2,275 in rapid and 2,276 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,435 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Frank Bracker played?
Our database contains 520 games by Frank Bracker, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 187 wins, 185 draws, 148 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Bracker?
520 games by Frank Bracker 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.