Prepare against Frank Erwich
FM · NLD · World #2,383 classical · FIDE ID 1007076
Our database contains 609 games by Frank Erwich, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Erwich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Erwich 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 | 2,364 | 2,414 | Oct 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 609 | 282 | 186 | 142 | 46.3% |
| As White | 301 | 145 | 85 | 71 | 48.2% |
| As Black | 309 | 137 | 101 | 71 | 44.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Erwich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Erwich's side.
First moves as White (301 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 192 | 63.8% | 62.0% |
| c4 | 97 | 32.2% | 61.9% |
| d4 | 6 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.3% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 62.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Erwich usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Erwich usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Erwich usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 32% of White games, 61.9% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Erwich usually continues Nc3 (66.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Erwich usually continues g3 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Erwich usually continues Nc3 (54.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 145 | 96.0% | 61.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.3% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 97 | 94.2% | 60.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.9% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Frank Erwich's chess games
All 609 games by Frank Erwich 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: 282 wins, 186 draws, 142 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 36 | 19/8/9 | 52.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 35 | 12/12/11 | 34.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 27 | 8/14/5 | 29.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 26 | 9/8/9 | 34.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 33 | 14/9/10 | 42.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 28 | 14/11/3 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 25 | 8/10/7 | 32.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 22 | 8/5/9 | 36.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 15/3/4 | 68.2% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 7/7/6 | 35.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Robert Zelcic | 2,554 | NRW Class2 0910 | C60 |
| Jan 1998 | Nigel R Davies | 2,515 | 2nd Vlissingen HZ Open | D34 |
| Mar 2000 | Joris Brenninkmeijer | 2,499 | chT-NED 9900 | B41 |
| Sep 2012 | Jan Michael Sprenger | 2,498 | chT-NED 1213 | C90 |
| Mar 2015 | Martijn Dambacher | 2,497 | chT-NED 1415 | E43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U12 | 1995 | 24 | 18 | 1,848 |
| Dieren Open | 2001 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,214 |
| ch-NED U16 | 2000 | 18 | 11 | 2,299 |
| ch-NED U14 | 1998 | 18 | 12 | 2,328 |
| Soest Open | 2000 | 11 | 8 | 2,219 |
| Oberliga NRW 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,376 |
| 4th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,447 |
| Hengelo U12 Open | 1993 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Erwich's chess games?
609 games by Frank Erwich, 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 Erwich has played.
What does Frank Erwich play on the first move as White?
Across 301 games with White in our database, Frank Erwich opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.c4 (32% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Erwich answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Frank Erwich play as White?
As White, Frank Erwich's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (36 games, 52.8% win rate); Sicilian (35 games, 34.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (27 games, 29.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 301 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Erwich play as Black?
As Black, Frank Erwich most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (33 games, 42.4% win rate); Italian Game (28 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (25 games, 32.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 309 games.
What is Frank Erwich's FIDE rating?
Frank Erwich is currently rated 2,364 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,414 (Oct 2021).
How many games has Frank Erwich played?
Our database contains 609 games by Frank Erwich, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 282 wins, 186 draws, 142 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Erwich?
609 games by Frank Erwich 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.