Prepare against Frank Koenig
DEU · World #48,935 classical · FIDE ID 4685741
Our database contains 200 games by Frank Koenig, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Frank Koenig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Koenig 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 | 1,897 | 2,042 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 1,963 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 200 | 88 | 35 | 77 | 44.0% |
| As White | 99 | 44 | 18 | 37 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 101 | 44 | 17 | 40 | 43.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Koenig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Koenig's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 87 | 87.9% | 50.6% |
| g3 | 8 | 8.1% | 81.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.0% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 88% of White games, 50.6% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Koenig usually continues g3 (66.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Koenig usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Koenig usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 8% of White games, 81.3% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Koenig usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Koenig usually continues Bg2 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Koenig usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 85.7% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 74.4% | 48.4% |
| g6 | 11 | 25.6% | 54.5% |
Frank Koenig's chess games
All 200 games by Frank Koenig 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: 88 wins, 35 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 40 | 14/6/20 | 35.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| A10 | English Opening | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 12/2/9 | 52.2% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2003 | Dusan Jeremic | 2,271 | Berlin Unicorn Open | A05 |
| Aug 2011 | Philipp Lerch | 2,078 | 10th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B27 |
| Jul 2005 | August Hohn | 1,985 | Berlin Open 07 | A11 |
| Jun 2015 | Bernd Kievelitz | 1,979 | 1st Berlin Lieb Memorial | B06 |
| Nov 2014 | Peter Hoffmann | 1,958 | 17th Berlin Eckbauer Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2008 | 32 | 16 | 2,060 |
| 11th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,944 |
| 2nd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 1,918 |
| 10th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,019 |
| 13th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,829 |
| 14th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,781 |
| 18th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,940 |
| 12th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,708 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Koenig's chess games?
200 games by Frank Koenig, 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 Koenig has played.
What does Frank Koenig play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Frank Koenig opens with 1.Nf3 (88% of games), 1.g3 (8% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Koenig answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games).
What openings does Frank Koenig play as White?
As White, Frank Koenig's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (40 games, 35.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Koenig play as Black?
As Black, Frank Koenig most often plays: Modern Defense (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (13 games, 69.2% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Frank Koenig's FIDE rating?
Frank Koenig is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,042 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Frank Koenig played?
Our database contains 200 games by Frank Koenig, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 35 draws, 77 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Koenig?
200 games by Frank Koenig 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.