Prepare against Frank Krahe
DEU · World #24,314 classical · FIDE ID 4681967
Our database contains 169 games by Frank Krahe, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Krahe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Krahe 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 | 2,023 | 2,260 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 54 | 63 | 52 | 32.0% |
| As White | 87 | 32 | 32 | 23 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 82 | 22 | 31 | 29 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Krahe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Krahe's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 80.5% | 59.3% |
| d4 | 15 | 17.2% | 36.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Krahe usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Krahe usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Krahe usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 36.7% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Krahe usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Krahe usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Krahe usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 87.9% | 53.4% |
| c5 | 3 | 9.1% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 82.6% | 31.6% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 17.4% | 50.0% |
Frank Krahe's chess games
All 169 games by Frank Krahe 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: 54 wins, 63 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2005 | Martin Alexander Becker | 2,361 | 9th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | D32 |
| Dec 2010 | Vladimir Rapoport | 2,303 | Hessenliga 1011 | A08 |
| May 2013 | Erwin Kaliski | 2,266 | Hessenliga 1213 | C01 |
| Nov 2007 | Bernhard Kettler | 2,249 | Oberliga Ost-B 0708 | B20 |
| Sep 2010 | Dieter Meinzer | 2,218 | Hessenliga 1011 | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-B 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 7 | 2,243 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,144 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 2,172 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 6 | 2,274 |
| Hessenliga 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,981 |
| Hessenliga 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 2,176 |
| Hessenliga 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,343 |
| Hessenliga 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,294 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Krahe's chess games?
169 games by Frank Krahe, 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 Krahe has played.
What does Frank Krahe play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Frank Krahe opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Krahe answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Frank Krahe play as White?
As White, Frank Krahe's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Krahe play as Black?
As Black, Frank Krahe most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Frank Krahe's FIDE rating?
Frank Krahe is currently rated 2,023 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,260 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Frank Krahe played?
Our database contains 169 games by Frank Krahe, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 63 draws, 52 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Krahe?
169 games by Frank Krahe 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.