Prepare against Frank Fleischer
CM · DEU · World #11,443 classical · FIDE ID 4656385
When preparing against Frank Fleischer, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 26.9% over 26 games.
Our database contains 174 games by Frank Fleischer, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Frank Fleischer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Fleischer 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 | 2,149 | 2,230 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,051 | 2,217 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 67 | 57 | 50 | 38.5% |
| As White | 82 | 31 | 29 | 22 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 92 | 36 | 28 | 28 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Fleischer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Fleischer's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 97.6% | 54.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 54.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Fleischer usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Fleischer usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Fleischer usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Fleischer usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 33 | 97.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 32 | 97.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Frank Fleischer's chess games
All 174 games by Frank Fleischer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 67 wins, 57 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 26 | 7/12/7 | 26.9% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A92 | Horwitz Defense | 25 | 11/9/5 | 44.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | Hartmut Metz | 2,335 | 20th Staufer Open | B16 |
| Oct 2021 | Christian Beyer | 2,293 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2122 | B22 |
| Nov 2017 | Thomas Oberst | 2,270 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1718 | A21 |
| Jan 2001 | Michael Tscharotschkin | 2,235 | 13th Staufer Open | C00 |
| Aug 2016 | Christian Hess | 2,231 | 15th Neumarkt am Wallersee Open | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Arber Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,150 |
| 15th Neumarkt am Wallersee Open | 2016 | 9 | 7 | 2,245 |
| 12th Neumarkt am Wallersee Open | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,282 |
| 10th Neumarkt am Wallersee Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,246 |
| 2nd Innsbruck Open A | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,201 |
| 13th Neumarkt am Wallersee Open | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,217 |
| 4th Calvia Amateur Open | 2007 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,192 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,191 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Fleischer's chess games?
174 games by Frank Fleischer, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Fleischer has played.
What does Frank Fleischer play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Frank Fleischer opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Fleischer answers 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Frank Fleischer play as White?
As White, Frank Fleischer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Fleischer play as Black?
As Black, Frank Fleischer most often plays: Horwitz Defense (25 games, 44.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Frank Fleischer's FIDE rating?
Frank Fleischer is currently rated 2,149 in classical chess and 2,051 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,230 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Frank Fleischer played?
Our database contains 174 games by Frank Fleischer, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 57 draws, 50 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Fleischer?
174 games by Frank Fleischer 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.