Prepare against Frank Noetzel
FM · DEU · World #10,705 classical · FIDE ID 4629655
Our database contains 224 games by Frank Noetzel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Noetzel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Noetzel 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 | 2,159 | 2,338 | Apr 2006 |
| Blitz | 2,201 | 2,375 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 224 | 80 | 91 | 53 | 35.7% |
| As White | 114 | 50 | 45 | 19 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 110 | 30 | 46 | 34 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Noetzel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Noetzel's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 91 | 79.8% | 63.7% |
| d4 | 15 | 13.2% | 76.7% |
| f4 | 7 | 6.1% | 35.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 63.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Noetzel usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Noetzel usually continues d4 (59.4% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Noetzel usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 76.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Noetzel usually continues Bg5 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Noetzel usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Noetzel usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 49.1% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 26 | 49.1% | 38.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 28 | 82.4% | 48.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Frank Noetzel's chess games
All 224 games by Frank Noetzel 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: 80 wins, 91 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 38 | 11/17/10 | 28.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A89 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Kiril Ninov | 2,460 | St Ingbert Open | A36 |
| Jan 1988 | Guenter Capelan | 2,385 | BL2-West 8788 | B49 |
| Apr 2005 | Heiner Matthias | 2,372 | NRW Class1 0405 | C27 |
| Jan 1995 | Holger Eng | 2,365 | Oberliga NRW 9596 II | C51 |
| Jan 1987 | Gerard Welling | 2,360 | Dieren Open | C64 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 1991 | 18 | 9 | 2,376 |
| Oberliga NRW 9192 I | 1992 | 9 | 4 | 2,338 |
| Oberliga NRW 8889 II | 1989 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,148 |
| Oberliga NRW 9798 I | 1998 | 9 | 3 | 2,163 |
| Oberliga NRW 8687 II | 1987 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,388 |
| NRW Class2 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,059 |
| Oberliga NRW 8990 I | 1990 | 9 | 5 | 2,147 |
| Oberliga NRW 9596 II | 1996 | 8 | 5 | 2,353 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Noetzel's chess games?
224 games by Frank Noetzel, 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 Noetzel has played.
What does Frank Noetzel play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Frank Noetzel opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Noetzel answers 1...e5 (49% of games), 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (82% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Frank Noetzel play as White?
As White, Frank Noetzel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Bird's opening (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Noetzel play as Black?
As Black, Frank Noetzel most often plays: Dutch Defense (38 games, 28.9% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Frank Noetzel's FIDE rating?
Frank Noetzel is currently rated 2,159 in classical chess and 2,201 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,338 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Frank Noetzel played?
Our database contains 224 games by Frank Noetzel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 91 draws, 53 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Noetzel?
224 games by Frank Noetzel 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.