Prepare against Frank Eggenstein
DEU · World #41,566 classical · FIDE ID 4651278
When preparing against Frank Eggenstein, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 20.7% over 29 games.
Our database contains 309 games by Frank Eggenstein, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Frank Eggenstein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Eggenstein 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 | 1,928 | 2,167 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 309 | 78 | 127 | 104 | 25.2% |
| As White | 160 | 47 | 65 | 48 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 149 | 31 | 62 | 56 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Eggenstein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Eggenstein's side.
First moves as White (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 154 | 96.3% | 50.6% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Eggenstein usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Eggenstein usually continues d4 (44.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Eggenstein usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Eggenstein usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Eggenstein usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Eggenstein usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 54 | 93.1% | 45.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 47.7% | 37.1% |
| f5 | 24 | 36.9% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 6 | 9.2% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 6.2% | 50.0% |
Frank Eggenstein's chess games
All 309 games by Frank Eggenstein in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 78 wins, 127 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 26 | 8/10/8 | 30.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 23 | 10/10/3 | 43.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 29 | 6/14/9 | 20.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A05 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2000 | Peter Becker | 2,466 | 11th Sueder Sommer Open | C06 |
| Jan 2000 | Nikolaj Melkumjanc | 2,300 | Essen Open | B02 |
| Aug 1997 | Peter Welz | 2,205 | Greifswald Ryck Open | C02 |
| Jul 2016 | Hannes Meyner | 2,204 | 8th Vellmar Open | B40 |
| Oct 2010 | Uwe Gruettemeier | 2,169 | NRW Class2 1011 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recklinghausen Open | 1999 | 16 | 9 | 2,080 |
| 11th Sueder Sommer Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,478 |
| NRW Class2 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 2,008 |
| NRW Class1 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,779 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,012 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,128 |
| 13th Recklinghausen Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,176 |
| NRW Class2 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,111 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Eggenstein's chess games?
309 games by Frank Eggenstein, from Apr 2003 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 Eggenstein has played.
What does Frank Eggenstein play on the first move as White?
Across 160 games with White in our database, Frank Eggenstein opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Eggenstein answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...f5 (37% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Frank Eggenstein play as White?
As White, Frank Eggenstein's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Scotch Game (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 160 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Eggenstein play as Black?
As Black, Frank Eggenstein most often plays: Dutch Defense (29 games, 20.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 149 games.
What is Frank Eggenstein's FIDE rating?
Frank Eggenstein is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,167 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Frank Eggenstein played?
Our database contains 309 games by Frank Eggenstein, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 127 draws, 104 losses (25.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Eggenstein?
309 games by Frank Eggenstein 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.