Prepare against Frank Holzke
GM · DEU · World #1,510 classical · FIDE ID 4600428
Our database contains 789 games by Frank Holzke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Holzke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Holzke 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 | 2,410 | 2,526 | Mar 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 789 | 279 | 342 | 167 | 35.4% |
| As White | 393 | 172 | 160 | 61 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 396 | 107 | 182 | 106 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Holzke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Holzke's side.
First moves as White (393 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 340 | 86.5% | 64.9% |
| d4 | 39 | 9.9% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 9 | 2.3% | 38.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.8% | 83.3% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 64.9% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Holzke usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Holzke usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Holzke usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Holzke usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Holzke usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Holzke usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 88 | 52.1% | 49.4% |
| e5 | 57 | 33.7% | 41.2% |
| c5 | 23 | 13.6% | 60.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 97 | 74.6% | 50.5% |
| d5 | 23 | 17.7% | 56.5% |
| e6 | 10 | 7.7% | 65.0% |
Frank Holzke's chess games
All 789 games by Frank Holzke in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 279 wins, 342 draws, 167 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 73 | 26/35/12 | 35.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 49 | 28/18/3 | 57.1% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 32 | 13/14/5 | 40.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 18 | 11/4/3 | 61.1% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 17 | 4/10/3 | 23.5% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| D42 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 41 | 12/19/10 | 29.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 32 | 5/16/11 | 15.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 30 | 4/16/10 | 13.3% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 29 | 10/13/6 | 34.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 23 | 11/6/6 | 47.8% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 23 | 3/14/6 | 13.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 22 | 6/13/3 | 27.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 1/8/6 | 6.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1988 | Garry Kasparov | 2,760 | Cologne Simul | B07 |
| Mar 2012 | Anish Giri | 2,717 | 13th EU-ch | D17 |
| Apr 2007 | Kiril Georgiev | 2,660 | 8th ch-EU | D94 |
| Mar 2001 | Julian M Hodgson | 2,640 | Bundesliga 2000-01 | B07 |
| Nov 2003 | Johann Hjartarson | 2,640 | Bundesliga 2003-04 | C93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biel MTO Open | 2000 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,422 |
| Elekes Memorial | 1993 | 21 | 8 | 2,339 |
| Porz Citroen-Cup | 1993 | 18 | 7 | 2,389 |
| Sportland NRW-Cup | 1999 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,556 |
| Bundesliga 2005-06 | 2006 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,443 |
| Bundesliga 2002-03 | 2003 | 15 | 8 | 2,487 |
| Bundesliga 1999-00 | 2000 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,460 |
| Bundesliga 2000-01 | 2001 | 15 | 7 | 2,450 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Holzke's chess games?
789 games by Frank Holzke, from Apr 2003 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 Holzke has played.
What does Frank Holzke play on the first move as White?
Across 393 games with White in our database, Frank Holzke opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Holzke answers 1...e6 (52% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Frank Holzke play as White?
As White, Frank Holzke's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (73 games, 35.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (49 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (32 games, 40.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 393 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Holzke play as Black?
As Black, Frank Holzke most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (41 games, 29.3% win rate); English Opening (32 games, 15.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (30 games, 13.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 396 games.
What is Frank Holzke's FIDE rating?
Frank Holzke is currently rated 2,410 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,526 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Frank Holzke played?
Our database contains 789 games by Frank Holzke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 279 wins, 342 draws, 167 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Holzke?
789 games by Frank Holzke 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.