Prepare against Frank Hertel-Mach
DEU · World #46,318 classical · FIDE ID 24689068
Our database contains 177 games by Frank Hertel-Mach, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Frank Hertel-Mach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Hertel-Mach 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 | 1,908 | 1,945 | Oct 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,828 | 1,899 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 177 | 76 | 40 | 61 | 42.9% |
| As White | 79 | 37 | 19 | 23 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 98 | 39 | 21 | 38 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Hertel-Mach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Hertel-Mach's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 64.6% | 62.7% |
| d4 | 17 | 21.5% | 52.9% |
| c4 | 5 | 6.3% | 60.0% |
| f4 | 4 | 5.1% | 62.5% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 62.7% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Hertel-Mach usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Hertel-Mach usually continues f4 (65.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Hertel-Mach usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 52.9% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Hertel-Mach usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Hertel-Mach usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Hertel-Mach usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 36.4% | 42.5% |
| c5 | 17 | 30.9% | 41.2% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 14.5% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 42.9% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 28.6% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
| b5 | 2 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
Frank Hertel-Mach's chess games
All 177 games by Frank Hertel-Mach in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 76 wins, 40 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A17 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Hannes Knuth | 2,291 | Mecklenburg VP Landesliga West 1920 | A22 |
| Feb 2005 | Ralf Hammel | 2,070 | 5th Rostock PSV Open | B51 |
| Dec 2008 | Michael Popp | 2,069 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 0809 | D26 |
| Feb 2016 | Reinhard Mitscherling | 2,024 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1516 | E12 |
| Feb 2018 | Helmut Martensen | 2,016 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1718 | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,796 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 1,807 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,335 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,801 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 1,357 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,933 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,662 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,750 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Hertel-Mach's chess games?
177 games by Frank Hertel-Mach, from Jun 2018 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 Hertel-Mach has played.
What does Frank Hertel-Mach play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Frank Hertel-Mach opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Hertel-Mach answers 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Frank Hertel-Mach play as White?
As White, Frank Hertel-Mach's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Bird's opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Hertel-Mach play as Black?
As Black, Frank Hertel-Mach most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Alekhine Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Frank Hertel-Mach's FIDE rating?
Frank Hertel-Mach is currently rated 1,908 in classical chess and 1,828 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,945 (Oct 2021).
How many games has Frank Hertel-Mach played?
Our database contains 177 games by Frank Hertel-Mach, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 40 draws, 61 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Hertel-Mach?
177 games by Frank Hertel-Mach 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.