Prepare against Frank Nowok
DEU · World #43,752 classical · FIDE ID 24672874
Our database contains 115 games by Frank Nowok, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Nowok's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Nowok 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 | 1,919 | 2,017 | Mar 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,929 | 1,961 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 48 | 25 | 42 | 41.7% |
| As White | 56 | 24 | 8 | 24 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 59 | 24 | 17 | 18 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Nowok's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Nowok's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 26 | 46.4% | 57.7% |
| d4 | 15 | 26.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 13 | 23.2% | 42.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 46% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Nowok usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (23% of these games) — Nowok usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Nowok usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Nowok usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Nowok usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Nowok usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 32.1% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 9 | 32.1% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 6 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 14.3% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 38.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 19.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Frank Nowok's chess games
All 115 games by Frank Nowok in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 48 wins, 25 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1999 | Martin Mainusch | 2,119 | Ruhrgebiet VL1 9900 | A46 |
| Dec 2013 | Edmund Rodemann | 2,025 | 1st Gelsenkirchen Silvester Open | A86 |
| Dec 2013 | Mark Hermanowski | 2,008 | 1st Gelsenkirchen Silvester Open | B07 |
| Jan 2014 | Jens Rehfeldt | 1,974 | NRW Verbandsliga Group1 1314 | B11 |
| Apr 2016 | Sebastian Korste | 1,939 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1516 | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,879 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,724 |
| Dortmund Open B | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 1,807 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 7 | 2,176 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,821 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,875 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,752 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,632 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Nowok's chess games?
115 games by Frank Nowok, from Feb 2014 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 Nowok has played.
What does Frank Nowok play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Frank Nowok opens with 1.c4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Nowok answers 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Frank Nowok play as White?
As White, Frank Nowok's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Nowok play as Black?
As Black, Frank Nowok most often plays: Modern Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Frank Nowok's FIDE rating?
Frank Nowok is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess and 1,929 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,017 (Mar 2014).
How many games has Frank Nowok played?
Our database contains 115 games by Frank Nowok, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 25 draws, 42 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Nowok?
115 games by Frank Nowok 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.