Prepare against Frank Obertin
Luxembourg · World #53,590 classical · FIDE ID 4002180
When preparing against Frank Obertin, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 34 games by Frank Obertin, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 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 | 1,879 | 1,935 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 7 | 16 | 11 | 20.6% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 18.8% |
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 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 88.9% | 46.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 46.9% score
- …e6 (44% of these games) — Obertin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Obertin usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Obertin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% 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 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
Frank Obertin's chess games
All 34 games by Frank Obertin in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - Aug 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: 7 wins, 16 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| D05 | Colle System | 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% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1998 | Jean Marie Philippy | 1,985 | chT-Luxembourg 9899 | C12 |
| Jul 2026 | Amr Sharaf | 1,689 | 59th Biel ATO 2026 | D02 |
| Jul 2026 | Gabriel Steiner | 1,554 | 59th Biel ATO 2026 | E00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Luxembourg | 1994 | 14 | 4 | 2,043 |
| 59th Biel ATO 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,736 |
| 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?
34 games by Frank Obertin, from Jun 2015 to Aug 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 Obertin has played.
What does Frank Obertin play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Frank Obertin opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.b3 (6% 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 (63% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games).
What openings does Frank Obertin play as White?
As White, Frank Obertin's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Obertin play as Black?
As Black, Frank Obertin most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Frank Obertin's FIDE rating?
Frank Obertin is currently rated 1,879 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,935 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Frank Obertin played?
Our database contains 34 games by Frank Obertin, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 16 draws, 11 losses (20.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Obertin?
34 games by Frank Obertin 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.