Prepare against Frank Mayer
DEU · World #38,086 classical · FIDE ID 4694058
Our database contains 179 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 | 1,944 | 2,204 | Sep 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 179 | 63 | 57 | 59 | 35.2% |
| As White | 93 | 40 | 26 | 27 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 86 | 23 | 31 | 32 | 26.7% |
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 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 93 | 100.0% | 57.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Mayer usually continues c3 (51.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Mayer usually continues Nf3 (77.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Mayer usually continues d4 (45.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 68.3% | 33.9% |
| c6 | 9 | 22.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 9.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 13 | 54.2% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 7 | 29.2% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Frank Mayer's chess games
All 179 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: 63 wins, 57 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 30 | 12/7/11 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C05 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 20 | 7/7/6 | 35.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Harilos Karabalis | 2,253 | Oberliga Ost-B 0708 | C17 |
| Apr 2011 | Erhard Rueger | 2,195 | Oberliga Ost-B 1011 | B22 |
| Apr 2007 | Bernhard Leiber | 2,190 | 8th ch-EU | D48 |
| Apr 2008 | Norbert Reichel | 2,186 | Oberliga Ost-B 0708 | E12 |
| Apr 2007 | Zdenek Janda | 2,182 | 8th ch-EU | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th ch-EU | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 2,142 |
| chB-Hessen | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 2,073 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,387 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,127 |
| 9th Bad Zwesten Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 1,940 |
| ch-Hessen MVT | 2005 | 8 | 3 | 1,856 |
| Hessenliga 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 2,101 |
| 8th Rhein Main Open | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,920 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Mayer's chess games?
179 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 93 games with White in our database, Frank Mayer opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Mayer answers 1...e6 (68% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (54% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Frank Mayer play as White?
As White, Frank Mayer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 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 (20 games, 35.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Frank Mayer's FIDE rating?
Frank Mayer is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,204 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Frank Mayer played?
Our database contains 179 games by Frank Mayer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 57 draws, 59 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Mayer?
179 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.