Prepare against Frank Poess
DEU · World #15,095 classical · FIDE ID 16258908
Our database contains 60 games by Frank Poess, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Frank Poess's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Poess 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 | 2,105 | 2,111 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,980 | 1,980 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 12 | 28 | 20 | 20.0% |
| As White | 33 | 8 | 15 | 10 | 24.2% |
| As Black | 27 | 4 | 13 | 10 | 14.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Poess's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Poess's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 51.5% | 58.8% |
| d4 | 9 | 27.3% | 38.9% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 21.2% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Poess usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Poess usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Poess usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 38.9% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Poess usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (22% of these games) — Poess usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (11% of these games) — Poess usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
Frank Poess's chess games
All 60 games by Frank Poess in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 12 wins, 28 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D26 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Maximilian Heldt | 2,072 | chT-GER Online Liga 1 GpA | A23 |
| Mar 2021 | Alexander Steinmueller | 2,031 | chT-GER Online Liga 1 GpA | C42 |
| Mar 2019 | Axel Breest | 2,026 | Oberliga NRW 1819 | D32 |
| Apr 1999 | Heinz Strater | 1,876 | ch-Niederrhein | B01 |
| Apr 1996 | Peter Glaeser | 1,774 | ch-Niederrhein | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niederrhein | 1999 | 18 | 8 | 1,926 |
| NR-ch | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,157 |
| ECU Senior +50 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,101 |
| chT-GER Online Liga 1 GpA | 2021 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,260 |
| 1st DSOL 01 Liga Gr-D | 2020 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,666 |
| chT-EU Seniors 50 | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,058 |
| 22nd EU-ch Seniors 50 | 2023 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,848 |
| Oberliga NRW 1718 | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,700 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Poess's chess games?
60 games by Frank Poess, from Jun 2018 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 Poess has played.
What does Frank Poess play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Frank Poess opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Poess answers 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Frank Poess play as White?
As White, Frank Poess's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Poess play as Black?
As Black, Frank Poess most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Frank Poess's FIDE rating?
Frank Poess is currently rated 2,105 in classical chess and 1,980 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Frank Poess played?
Our database contains 60 games by Frank Poess, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 28 draws, 20 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Poess?
60 games by Frank Poess 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.