Prepare against Frank Kettner-Nikolaus
DEU · World #51,075 classical · FIDE ID 16289080
When preparing against Frank Kettner-Nikolaus, expect 1.f4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 53.5% over 43 games.
Our database contains 88 games by Frank Kettner-Nikolaus, covering Aug 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Kettner-Nikolaus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Kettner-Nikolaus 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 | 1,889 | 1,956 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,973 | 1,974 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,938 | 1,941 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 41 | 9 | 38 | 46.6% |
| As White | 45 | 24 | 2 | 19 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 43 | 17 | 7 | 19 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Kettner-Nikolaus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Kettner-Nikolaus's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 43 | 95.6% | 54.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 96% of White games, 54.7% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Kettner-Nikolaus usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Kettner-Nikolaus usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Kettner-Nikolaus usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kettner-Nikolaus usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kettner-Nikolaus usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 84.0% | 47.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 61.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
Frank Kettner-Nikolaus's chess games
All 88 games by Frank Kettner-Nikolaus in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - 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: 41 wins, 9 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 43 | 23/1/19 | 53.5% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Hans-Joachim Cablitz | 2,169 | 1st Langenhagen Summer Open | A03 |
| Apr 2020 | Alexander Wilting | 2,072 | 1st ch-GER NSV Online | A03 |
| Apr 2021 | Taron Khachatryan | 2,070 | ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | A03 |
| Apr 2020 | Ingram Braun | 2,055 | 1st ch-GER NSV Online | A03 |
| Mar 2020 | Udo Leibbrand | 2,049 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ch-GER NSV Online | 2020 | 13 | 7 | 1,891 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Final | 2020 | 13 | 6 | 1,758 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,870 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,696 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,851 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,799 |
| 1st Langenhagen Summer Open | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,983 |
| ch-Hannover Bezirks A | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,960 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Kettner-Nikolaus's chess games?
88 games by Frank Kettner-Nikolaus, from Aug 2019 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 Kettner-Nikolaus has played.
What does Frank Kettner-Nikolaus play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Frank Kettner-Nikolaus opens with 1.f4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Kettner-Nikolaus answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...f5 (23% of games), 1...b6 (15% of games).
What openings does Frank Kettner-Nikolaus play as White?
As White, Frank Kettner-Nikolaus's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (43 games, 53.5% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Kettner-Nikolaus play as Black?
As Black, Frank Kettner-Nikolaus most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Frank Kettner-Nikolaus's FIDE rating?
Frank Kettner-Nikolaus is currently rated 1,889 in classical chess, 1,973 in rapid and 1,938 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,956 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Frank Kettner-Nikolaus played?
Our database contains 88 games by Frank Kettner-Nikolaus, covering Aug 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 9 draws, 38 losses (46.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Kettner-Nikolaus?
88 games by Frank Kettner-Nikolaus 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.