Prepare against Frank Oberndoerfer
DEU · World #48,064 classical · FIDE ID 4636660
When preparing against Frank Oberndoerfer, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 36.7% over 30 games.
Our database contains 72 games by Frank Oberndoerfer, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Frank Oberndoerfer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Oberndoerfer 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 | 1,901 | 2,140 | Jul 2003 |
| Blitz | 1,867 | 1,965 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 26 | 16 | 30 | 36.1% |
| As White | 36 | 13 | 8 | 15 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 36 | 13 | 8 | 15 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Oberndoerfer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Oberndoerfer's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 97.2% | 48.6% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 48.6% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Oberndoerfer usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Oberndoerfer usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Oberndoerfer usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 9 | 75.0% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 12 | 92.3% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Frank Oberndoerfer's chess games
All 72 games by Frank Oberndoerfer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 26 wins, 16 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Torre Attack | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | Modern Defense | 30 | 11/6/13 | 36.7% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Aleksandar Kaminik | 2,255 | 8th Staufer Open | A42 |
| Jan 1996 | Josef Gabriel | 2,200 | 8th Staufer Open | A80 |
| Jan 1992 | Irene Winter | 2,025 | Cattolica Open | D03 |
| Aug 2026 | Gert Schulz | 1,996 | Württembergische Einzelmeisterschaft | Offene für Menschen mit Behinderung | D11 |
| Aug 2003 | Jan Willem Koelmans | 1,972 | Dresden ZMD Open | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberschwaben | 1993 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,219 |
| ch-GER Polizei | 1998 | 7 | 4 | – |
| chB-Oberschwaben | 1995 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
| Cattolica Open | 1992 | 7 | 3 | 2,201 |
| 1st ch-GER Police | 1997 | 6 | 2.5 | – |
| Bodensee Seniors Open 6th | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,869 |
| 8th Staufer Open | 1996 | 6 | 3 | 2,320 |
| Württembergische Einzelmeisterschaft | Offene für Menschen mit Behinderung | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,115 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Oberndoerfer's chess games?
72 games by Frank Oberndoerfer, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Oberndoerfer has played.
What does Frank Oberndoerfer play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Frank Oberndoerfer opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Oberndoerfer answers 1...g6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Frank Oberndoerfer play as White?
As White, Frank Oberndoerfer's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Oberndoerfer play as Black?
As Black, Frank Oberndoerfer most often plays: Modern Defense (30 games, 36.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Frank Oberndoerfer's FIDE rating?
Frank Oberndoerfer is currently rated 1,901 in classical chess and 1,867 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,140 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Frank Oberndoerfer played?
Our database contains 72 games by Frank Oberndoerfer, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 16 draws, 30 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Oberndoerfer?
72 games by Frank Oberndoerfer 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.