Prepare against Frank Hollstein
CM · DEU · World #25,324 classical · FIDE ID 4685725
Our database contains 52 games by Frank Hollstein, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Frank Hollstein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Hollstein 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 | 2,016 | 2,223 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 14 | 11 | 27 | 26.9% |
| As White | 28 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Hollstein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Hollstein's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 64.3% | 36.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 25.0% | 28.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 36.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Hollstein usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Hollstein usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Hollstein usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 28.6% score
- …d5 (71% of these games) — Hollstein usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Hollstein usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Hollstein usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 50.0% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 40.0% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Frank Hollstein's chess games
All 52 games by Frank Hollstein in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 14 wins, 11 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2008 | George Gregor | 2,239 | Oberliga Ost-A 0708 | A26 |
| Jul 2026 | Gerhard Staub | 2,102 | German Chess Championship 2026 | Seniors 65+ | B20 |
| Mar 2006 | Thomas Hentzgen | 2,045 | Oberliga Ost-A 0506 | E15 |
| Apr 2006 | Matthias Will | 2,041 | Oberliga Ost-A 0506 | B05 |
| Jul 2009 | Patrick Lick | 2,021 | 9th Nordhausen Open | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-A 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 4 | 2,081 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,011 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,906 |
| 11th Leutersdorf Sparkasse Open | 2007 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,010 |
| ch-Niederoesterreich Seniors Open | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,983 |
| 9th Nordhausen Open | 2009 | 5 | 3 | 2,113 |
| 8th EU-ch Seniors | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1,732 |
| 16th Apolda Open | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1,909 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Hollstein's chess games?
52 games by Frank Hollstein, from Apr 2003 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 Hollstein has played.
What does Frank Hollstein play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Frank Hollstein opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Hollstein answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Frank Hollstein play as White?
As White, Frank Hollstein's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Hollstein play as Black?
As Black, Frank Hollstein most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Frank Hollstein's FIDE rating?
Frank Hollstein is currently rated 2,016 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,223 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Frank Hollstein played?
Our database contains 52 games by Frank Hollstein, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 11 draws, 27 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Hollstein?
52 games by Frank Hollstein 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.