Prepare against Frank Drill
DEU · World #40,291 classical · FIDE ID 4609387
Our database contains 460 games by Frank Drill, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Drill's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Drill 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 | 1,934 | 2,213 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,042 | 2,063 | Aug 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,951 | 2,124 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 460 | 176 | 154 | 130 | 38.3% |
| As White | 231 | 107 | 68 | 56 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 229 | 69 | 86 | 74 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Drill's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Drill's side.
First moves as White (231 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 134 | 58.0% | 64.9% |
| e4 | 92 | 39.8% | 56.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.7% | 37.5% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 64.9% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Drill usually continues Nc3 (60.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Drill usually continues e4 (77.8% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Drill usually continues e4 (59.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Drill usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Drill usually continues d4 (65.6% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Drill usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 40.9% | 48.9% |
| d6 | 24 | 20.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 24 | 20.9% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 13 | 11.3% | 38.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.5% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 43 | 62.3% | 53.5% |
| d6 | 12 | 17.4% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 12 | 17.4% | 45.8% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Frank Drill's chess games
All 460 games by Frank Drill 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: 176 wins, 154 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 34 | 16/12/6 | 47.1% |
| D02 | London System | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C22 | Center Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 34 | 10/16/8 | 29.4% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 24 | 9/7/8 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 20 | 6/10/4 | 30.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 16 | 3/7/6 | 18.8% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Ferenc Berebora | 2,390 | 15th Berliner Sommer | A44 |
| Jan 1998 | Grzegorz Masternak | 2,380 | 16th Berliner Sommer | C15 |
| Feb 2013 | Erik Kislik | 2,359 | Reykjavik Open | C14 |
| Jan 1993 | Michael Link | 2,295 | 5th Staufer Open | A45 |
| Mar 2008 | Bernhard Nagel | 2,274 | ch-Hessen Gr-A 62nd | C14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen MVT | 1997 | 32 | 19.5 | 2,253 |
| Giessen Open | 1997 | 28 | 17 | 2,381 |
| ch-Frankfurt | 2011 | 25 | 15 | 2,148 |
| Kassel Open | 1999 | 23 | 13.5 | 2,413 |
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2022 | 21 | 12 | 1,958 |
| ch-Hessen | 1994 | 11 | 3 | 2,134 |
| chB-Hessen | 2003 | 11 | 7 | 2,243 |
| Hessenliga 9394 | 1993 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,252 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Drill's chess games?
460 games by Frank Drill, 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 Drill has played.
What does Frank Drill play on the first move as White?
Across 231 games with White in our database, Frank Drill opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Drill answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...Nc6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Frank Drill play as White?
As White, Frank Drill's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (34 games, 47.1% win rate); London System (20 games, 45.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 231 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Drill play as Black?
As Black, Frank Drill most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (34 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (20 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 229 games.
What is Frank Drill's FIDE rating?
Frank Drill is currently rated 1,934 in classical chess, 2,042 in rapid and 1,951 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,213 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Frank Drill played?
Our database contains 460 games by Frank Drill, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 176 wins, 154 draws, 130 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Drill?
460 games by Frank Drill 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.