Prepare against Frank Kunow
DEU · World #43,205 classical · FIDE ID 4654390
Our database contains 317 games by Frank Kunow, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Kunow's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Kunow 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 | 1,921 | 2,108 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 317 | 116 | 85 | 116 | 36.6% |
| As White | 150 | 63 | 40 | 47 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 167 | 53 | 45 | 69 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Kunow's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Kunow's side.
First moves as White (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 95 | 63.3% | 51.6% |
| Nf3 | 53 | 35.3% | 61.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kunow usually continues Bg5 (60.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Kunow usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Kunow usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 61.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Kunow usually continues c4 (59.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Kunow usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Kunow usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 42.0% | 48.5% |
| c5 | 28 | 34.6% | 30.4% |
| g6 | 19 | 23.5% | 39.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 90.0% | 53.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 10.0% | 30.0% |
Frank Kunow's chess games
All 317 games by Frank Kunow 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: 116 wins, 85 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 25 | 12/6/7 | 48.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 23 | 12/3/8 | 52.2% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A91 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 31 | 8/6/17 | 25.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D31 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1999 | Karl Winkler | 2,397 | Neubrandenburg Open A | B70 |
| Jun 2003 | Werner Kohl | 2,305 | Berlin Unicorn Open | D00 |
| Jan 1992 | Vladimir Nevole | 2,280 | Hradec Kralove Open | E12 |
| Jan 1992 | Maks Djurkovic | 2,220 | Hradec Kralove Open | E15 |
| Mar 1999 | Wolfgang Westphal | 2,138 | ch-Mecklenburg VP MT | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mecklenburg VP MT | 2018 | 23 | 9 | 1,941 |
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2005 | 21 | 11 | 2,273 |
| Lueneburg Open | 2014 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,927 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 1,917 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 7 | 2,124 |
| Kreuzberg | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 1,719 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,923 |
| Hradec Kralove Open | 1992 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,255 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Kunow's chess games?
317 games by Frank Kunow, 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 Kunow has played.
What does Frank Kunow play on the first move as White?
Across 150 games with White in our database, Frank Kunow opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Kunow answers 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Frank Kunow play as White?
As White, Frank Kunow's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 150 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Kunow play as Black?
As Black, Frank Kunow most often plays: Modern Defense (31 games, 25.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 167 games.
What is Frank Kunow's FIDE rating?
Frank Kunow is currently rated 1,921 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Frank Kunow played?
Our database contains 317 games by Frank Kunow, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 85 draws, 116 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Kunow?
317 games by Frank Kunow 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.