Prepare against Frank Mayer
DEU · World #5,056 classical · FIDE ID 4605187
When preparing against Frank Mayer, expect 1.c4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Hungarian Opening as White, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 139 games by Frank Mayer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Mayer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Mayer 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 | 2,270 | 2,350 | May 2010 |
| Blitz | 2,237 | 2,292 | Sep 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 40 | 62 | 37 | 28.8% |
| As White | 69 | 22 | 36 | 11 | 31.9% |
| As Black | 70 | 18 | 26 | 26 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Mayer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Mayer's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 32 | 46.4% | 59.4% |
| g3 | 24 | 34.8% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 7.2% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 7.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 46% of White games, 59.4% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Mayer usually continues Nc3 (90.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Mayer usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Mayer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 35% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Mayer usually continues Bg2 (56.3% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Mayer usually continues Bg2 (70.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Mayer usually continues Bg2 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 78.8% | 44.2% |
| e6 | 6 | 18.2% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 12 | 48.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 20.0% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
Frank Mayer's chess games
All 139 games by Frank Mayer 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: 40 wins, 62 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 19 | 5/13/1 | 26.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A14 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A93 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2004 | Andras Dr. Flumbort | 2,493 | Oberliga Sued W 0405 | A87 |
| Apr 2015 | Zigurds Lanka | 2,437 | Oberliga Sued W 1415 | C05 |
| Dec 2009 | Michael Hammes | 2,387 | Oberliga Sued W 0910 | E04 |
| Feb 2005 | Herbert Bastian | 2,384 | Oberliga Sued W 0405 | B26 |
| Nov 2009 | Hendrik Tabatt | 2,349 | Oberliga Sued W 0910 | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-B 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,158 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,256 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,375 |
| 80th ch-GER | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,290 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 7 | 2,460 |
| Oberliga Sued W 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 2,140 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 2,321 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 6 | 2,486 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Mayer's chess games?
139 games by Frank Mayer, 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 Mayer has played.
What does Frank Mayer play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Frank Mayer opens with 1.c4 (46% of games), 1.g3 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Mayer answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (48% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Frank Mayer play as White?
As White, Frank Mayer's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (19 games, 26.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 63.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Mayer play as Black?
As Black, Frank Mayer most often plays: Dutch Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Frank Mayer's FIDE rating?
Frank Mayer is currently rated 2,270 in classical chess and 2,237 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,350 (May 2010).
How many games has Frank Mayer played?
Our database contains 139 games by Frank Mayer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 62 draws, 37 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Mayer?
139 games by Frank Mayer 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.