Prepare against Frank Obertin
Luxembourg · World #46,598 classical · FIDE ID 4002180
Our database contains 33 games by Frank Obertin, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Obertin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Obertin 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 | 1,907 | 1,935 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 5 | 14 | 12 | 15.2% |
| As White | 19 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 15.8% |
| As Black | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Obertin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Obertin's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 84.2% | 40.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 40.6% score
- …e6 (44% of these games) — Obertin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Obertin usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Obertin usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Obertin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
Frank Obertin's chess games
All 33 games by Frank Obertin in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 5 wins, 14 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D77 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1998 | Jean Marie Philippy | 1,985 | chT-Luxembourg 9899 | C12 |
| Jul 2026 | Gabriel Steiner | 1,554 | 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Amateur (ATO) | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Luxembourg | 1994 | 14 | 4 | 2,043 |
| 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Amateur (ATO) | 2026 | 8 | 2 | 1,590 |
| chT-Luxembourg 9899 | 1999 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,081 |
| chT-Luxembourg 9900 | 2000 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,881 |
| chT-Luxembourg 9798 | 1998 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,642 |
| chT-LUX 2016/17 | 2017 | 1 | 1 | – |
| chT-Luxembourg 1314 | 2014 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,782 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Obertin's chess games?
Chess.ceo has 33 of Frank Obertin's games from Jun 2015 to Jul 2026, free to browse and replay move by move on the interactive board — no signup needed. The preparation view groups all of them into an opening tree so you can see every line Frank Obertin has played.
What does Frank Obertin play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Frank Obertin opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Obertin answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (50% of games).
What openings does Frank Obertin play as White?
As White, Frank Obertin's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Obertin play as Black?
As Black, Frank Obertin most often plays: English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Frank Obertin's FIDE rating?
Frank Obertin is currently rated 1,907 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,935 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Frank Obertin played?
Our database contains 33 games by Frank Obertin, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 14 draws, 12 losses (15.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Obertin?
Open Frank Obertin's player page on Chess.ceo and start a free preparation session: it scans all 33 of their games, shows their repertoire move by move in an opening tree, and highlights the lines where they score worst — so you know exactly where to aim. No signup required to explore.