Prepare against Frank Prescha
DEU · World #4,180 classical · FIDE ID 4641450
When preparing against Frank Prescha, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 83 games by Frank Prescha, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Frank Prescha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Prescha 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 | 2,298 | 2,304 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 34 | 30 | 19 | 41.0% |
| As White | 41 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 42 | 17 | 16 | 9 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Prescha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Prescha's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 87.8% | 56.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 12.2% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 56.9% score
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Prescha usually continues d3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Prescha usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Prescha usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 70.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Prescha usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Prescha usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Prescha usually continues dxc5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 81.3% | 57.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 18.8% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 88.2% | 56.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
Frank Prescha's chess games
All 83 games by Frank Prescha in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 34 wins, 30 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B65 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E57 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1998 | Ruslan Shcherbakov | 2,555 | Groningen Open | A05 |
| Jan 1996 | Dimo Werner | 2,390 | BL2-West 9596 | B30 |
| Jan 1997 | Andre Lisanti | 2,330 | BL2-West 9697 | D35 |
| Jan 1996 | Norbert Gallinnis | 2,325 | BL2-West 9596 | B80 |
| Jan 1995 | Joachim Wintzer | 2,320 | BL2-West 9596 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL2-West 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 2 | 2,080 |
| Oberliga Mittelrhein 9394 | 1994 | 9 | 5 | 2,442 |
| Oberliga NRW 8889 II | 1989 | 9 | 5 | 2,072 |
| ch-Cologne | 1997 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,375 |
| Oberliga NRW 9798 II | 1998 | 8 | 7 | 2,385 |
| BL2-West 9596 | 1996 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,360 |
| Oberliga NRW 9899 II | 1999 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,143 |
| Oberliga NRW 9495 II | 1995 | 7 | 5 | 2,373 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Prescha's chess games?
83 games by Frank Prescha, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Prescha has played.
What does Frank Prescha play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Frank Prescha opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Prescha answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Frank Prescha play as White?
As White, Frank Prescha's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Prescha play as Black?
As Black, Frank Prescha most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Frank Prescha's FIDE rating?
Frank Prescha is currently rated 2,298 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Frank Prescha played?
Our database contains 83 games by Frank Prescha, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 30 draws, 19 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Prescha?
83 games by Frank Prescha 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.