Prepare against Frank Holzgrewe
CHE · World #74,030 classical · FIDE ID 1320378
When preparing against Frank Holzgrewe, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 53 games by Frank Holzgrewe, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Holzgrewe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Holzgrewe 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 | 1,808 | 1,876 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 16 | 20 | 17 | 30.2% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 37 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Holzgrewe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Holzgrewe's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 59.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Holzgrewe usually continues c3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Holzgrewe usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Holzgrewe usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Frank Holzgrewe's chess games
All 53 games by Frank Holzgrewe in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - 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: 16 wins, 20 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1999 | Margrit Malachowski | 2,195 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9899 | B14 |
| Mar 2003 | Ingo Klaus | 2,155 | Baden VLS 0203 | C68 |
| Dec 1998 | Juergen Doeserich | 2,080 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9899 | B89 |
| Apr 2007 | Klaus Kupprion | 1,854 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0607 | B05 |
| Nov 2005 | Eduard Klostermann | 1,610 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0506 | C59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9596 | 1996 | 7 | 3 | 2,137 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9495 | 1995 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,205 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9899 | 1999 | 7 | 4 | 2,245 |
| Baden VLS 0203 | 2003 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,170 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9900 | 2000 | 6 | 3 | 2,186 |
| Baden VLS 0304 | 2004 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,206 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9697 | 1997 | 4 | 2 | – |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0607 | 2007 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,882 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Holzgrewe's chess games?
53 games by Frank Holzgrewe, from May 2017 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 Holzgrewe has played.
What does Frank Holzgrewe play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Frank Holzgrewe opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Holzgrewe answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Frank Holzgrewe play as White?
As White, Frank Holzgrewe's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Holzgrewe play as Black?
As Black, Frank Holzgrewe most often plays: Budapest Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Frank Holzgrewe's FIDE rating?
Frank Holzgrewe is currently rated 1,808 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,876 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Frank Holzgrewe played?
Our database contains 53 games by Frank Holzgrewe, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 20 draws, 17 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Holzgrewe?
53 games by Frank Holzgrewe 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.