Prepare against Frank-Michael Wirries
DEU · World #87,718 classical · FIDE ID 24642126
When preparing against Frank-Michael Wirries, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 67 games by Frank-Michael Wirries, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank-Michael Wirries's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank-Michael Wirries 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 | 1,766 | 1,903 | Jun 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,908 | 1,908 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 22 | 12 | 32 | 32.8% |
| As White | 33 | 13 | 1 | 18 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank-Michael Wirries's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank-Michael Wirries's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 100.0% | 42.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.4% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Wirries usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …c6 (24% of these games) — Wirries usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Wirries usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 94.1% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
Frank-Michael Wirries's chess games
All 67 games by Frank-Michael Wirries in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 22 wins, 12 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/4 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Wolfgang Baczinski | 2,034 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Vormeister | B40 |
| Aug 2019 | Stefan Kosanke | 2,029 | Lueneburg Open A | C00 |
| Mar 2010 | Peter Schmidt | 1,984 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Vormeister | C27 |
| Mar 2018 | Vladimir Martinez-Corrales | 1,923 | ch-Schleswig-Holstein Kandidaten | B13 |
| Jun 2012 | Olaf Toepper | 1,922 | ch-S Schleswig Holstein Kandidaten | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Schleswig Holstein cand 63rd | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,780 |
| ch-S Schleswig Holstein Kandidaten | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,871 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Hauptturnier | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,740 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein cand 64th | 2009 | 8 | 5 | 2,002 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Vormeister | 2010 | 8 | 3 | 1,925 |
| ch-Schleswig-Holstein Kandidaten | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,845 |
| Lueneburg Open A | 2019 | 5 | 1 | 1,812 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open B | 2014 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,396 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank-Michael Wirries's chess games?
67 games by Frank-Michael Wirries, from Apr 2006 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-Michael Wirries has played.
What does Frank-Michael Wirries play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Frank-Michael Wirries opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank-Michael Wirries answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Frank-Michael Wirries play as White?
As White, Frank-Michael Wirries's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank-Michael Wirries play as Black?
As Black, Frank-Michael Wirries most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Frank-Michael Wirries's FIDE rating?
Frank-Michael Wirries is currently rated 1,766 in classical chess, 1,908 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,903 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Frank-Michael Wirries played?
Our database contains 67 games by Frank-Michael Wirries, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 12 draws, 32 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank-Michael Wirries?
67 games by Frank-Michael Wirries 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.