Prepare against Frank Creutzburg
DEU · World #74,522 classical · FIDE ID 24642282
When preparing against Frank Creutzburg, expect 1.Nf3 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Frank Creutzburg, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Creutzburg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Creutzburg 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 | 1,807 | 1,828 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 23.3% |
| As White | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Creutzburg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Creutzburg's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 9 | 64.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 35.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 64% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Creutzburg usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Creutzburg usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Creutzburg usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 36% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Creutzburg usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Creutzburg usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Creutzburg usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 63.6% | 7.1% |
| e5 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Frank Creutzburg's chess games
All 30 games by Frank Creutzburg in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 7 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1999 | Michael Rzehak | 2,203 | Kassel Open | C44 |
| Sep 2005 | Herbert Scholz | 1,994 | 16th Seefeld Open | A28 |
| Sep 2005 | Manfred Thonig | 1,913 | 16th Seefeld Open | A85 |
| Jan 2016 | Benedikt Albustin | 1,886 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1516 | D91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kassel Open | 2000 | 13 | 5 | 2,033 |
| 16th Seefeld Open | 2005 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,805 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1718 | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1,568 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1516 | 2016 | 2 | 1 | 1,724 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1415 | 2015 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,454 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1314 | 2014 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,680 |
| 7th Werther Schloss Open B | 2001 | 1 | 0 | 1,480 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Creutzburg's chess games?
30 games by Frank Creutzburg, from Apr 2006 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 Creutzburg has played.
What does Frank Creutzburg play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Frank Creutzburg opens with 1.Nf3 (64% of games), 1.c4 (36% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Creutzburg answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Frank Creutzburg play as White?
As White, Frank Creutzburg's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Creutzburg play as Black?
As Black, Frank Creutzburg most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Frank Creutzburg's FIDE rating?
Frank Creutzburg is currently rated 1,807 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,828 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Frank Creutzburg played?
Our database contains 30 games by Frank Creutzburg, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Creutzburg?
30 games by Frank Creutzburg 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.