Prepare against Frank Grosse
DEU · World #64,049 classical · FIDE ID 24616095
When preparing against Frank Grosse, expect 1.d4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (50%).
Our database contains 42 games by Frank Grosse, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Grosse's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Grosse 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 | 1,842 | 1,860 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 13 | 10 | 19 | 31.0% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Grosse's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Grosse's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 57.1% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 9 | 42.9% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Grosse usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Grosse usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Grosse usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c6 (44% of these games) — Grosse usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Grosse usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Grosse usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 46.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 38.5% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
Frank Grosse's chess games
All 42 games by Frank Grosse in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 13 wins, 10 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Colle System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A82 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Bernd Kievelitz | 2,062 | 14th Berlin Eckbauer Open | B40 |
| Mar 2007 | Hartmut Didt | 1,964 | 14th Leipzig VfB Open | B11 |
| Mar 2004 | Alexander Drygalla | 1,571 | 11th Leipzig VfB Open | A48 |
| Mar 2004 | Franziska Gasch | 1,571 | 11th Leipzig VfB Open | A46 |
| Mar 2004 | Christian Haase | 1,559 | 11th Leipzig VfB Open | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Leipzig VfB Open | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 1,883 |
| 14th Leipzig VfB Open | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,785 |
| 04th Leipzig VfB Open | 1997 | 9 | 4 | – |
| ch-Dresden | 1998 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,150 |
| 14th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,876 |
| GER CupT | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,439 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Grosse's chess games?
42 games by Frank Grosse, from Oct 2005 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 Grosse has played.
What does Frank Grosse play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Frank Grosse opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Grosse answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Frank Grosse play as White?
As White, Frank Grosse's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Grosse play as Black?
As Black, Frank Grosse most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Frank Grosse's FIDE rating?
Frank Grosse is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,860 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Frank Grosse played?
Our database contains 42 games by Frank Grosse, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 10 draws, 19 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Grosse?
42 games by Frank Grosse 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.