Prepare against Frank Gerdell
DEU · World #39,235 classical · FIDE ID 4667808
When preparing against Frank Gerdell, expect 1.c4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 55.6% over 18 games.
Our database contains 96 games by Frank Gerdell, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Frank Gerdell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Gerdell 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 | 1,939 | 2,096 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,993 | 1,993 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,940 | 1,940 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 26 | 40 | 30 | 27.1% |
| As White | 48 | 16 | 20 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 48 | 10 | 20 | 18 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Gerdell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Gerdell's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 42 | 87.5% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 3 | 6.3% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 88% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Gerdell usually continues Nc3 (60.7% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Gerdell usually continues Nc3 (69.2% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Gerdell usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 6% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Gerdell usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Gerdell usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Gerdell usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 75.0% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 78.6% | 45.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Frank Gerdell's chess games
All 96 games by Frank Gerdell 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: 26 wins, 40 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C13 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Stephen J Solomon | 2,435 | Australian Open | B31 |
| Nov 2010 | Ingo Hessenius | 2,059 | Regionalliga Mittelrhein 1011 | D46 |
| Jan 1989 | Frank Silbermann | 2,055 | Oberliga NRW 8889 II | B34 |
| Jan 2001 | Narelle S Szuveges | 2,046 | Australian Open | A36 |
| Jan 1988 | Rolf Killmer | 1,990 | Oberliga NRW 8889 II | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | 2003 | 23 | 12.5 | 2,272 |
| chT-Mittelrhein 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 2,089 |
| Oberliga NRW 8889 II | 1989 | 9 | 4 | 2,025 |
| Oberliga NRW 9596a | 1996 | 7 | 3 | – |
| Regionalliga Mittelrhein 1011 | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,916 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,056 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 15/16 | 2016 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,010 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 17/18 | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,784 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Gerdell's chess games?
96 games by Frank Gerdell, 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 Gerdell has played.
What does Frank Gerdell play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Frank Gerdell opens with 1.c4 (88% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Gerdell answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...b6 (7% of games).
What openings does Frank Gerdell play as White?
As White, Frank Gerdell's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (18 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Gerdell play as Black?
As Black, Frank Gerdell most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Frank Gerdell's FIDE rating?
Frank Gerdell is currently rated 1,939 in classical chess, 1,993 in rapid and 1,940 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,096 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Frank Gerdell played?
Our database contains 96 games by Frank Gerdell, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 40 draws, 30 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Gerdell?
96 games by Frank Gerdell 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.