Prepare against Frank Kapp
DEU · World #59,999 classical · FIDE ID 4613635
When preparing against Frank Kapp, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%).
Our database contains 100 games by Frank Kapp, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Kapp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Kapp 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 | 1,856 | 1,919 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 39 | 19 | 42 | 39.0% |
| As White | 48 | 24 | 9 | 15 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 52 | 15 | 10 | 27 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Kapp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Kapp's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 97.9% | 59.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Kapp usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Kapp usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Kapp usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kapp usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 100.0% | 23.1% |
Frank Kapp's chess games
All 100 games by Frank Kapp in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 39 wins, 19 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Robert Vogel | 2,318 | 8th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C06 |
| Aug 2012 | Klaus Muehlhan | 2,042 | 11th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C12 |
| Aug 2013 | Jared Becker | 2,038 | 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | E10 |
| Aug 2010 | Peter Kasper | 1,846 | 9th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C01 |
| Feb 2009 | Hanns Schiessl | 1,826 | 13th Leutersdorf Sparkasse Open | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,825 |
| 9th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,904 |
| 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,968 |
| 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,755 |
| 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,810 |
| 7th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,682 |
| 10th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,860 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,824 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Kapp's chess games?
100 games by Frank Kapp, from Jan 2008 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 Kapp has played.
What does Frank Kapp play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Frank Kapp opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Kapp answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Frank Kapp play as White?
As White, Frank Kapp's most-played openings in our database are: London System (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Kapp play as Black?
As Black, Frank Kapp most often plays: French: Classical Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Frank Kapp's FIDE rating?
Frank Kapp is currently rated 1,856 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,919 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Frank Kapp played?
Our database contains 100 games by Frank Kapp, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 19 draws, 42 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Kapp?
100 games by Frank Kapp 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.