Prepare against Frank Remman
Norway · World #61,634 classical · FIDE ID 1504185
When preparing against Frank Remman, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as Black, 36.4% over 22 games.
Our database contains 480 games by Frank Remman, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Remman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Remman 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 | 1,850 | 1,959 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,762 | 1,922 | Mar 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,840 | 1,897 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 480 | 198 | 62 | 220 | 41.3% |
| As White | 239 | 107 | 25 | 107 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 241 | 91 | 37 | 113 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Remman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Remman's side.
First moves as White (239 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 232 | 97.1% | 50.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.1% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 50.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Remman usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Remman usually continues c4 (28.4% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Remman usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Remman usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Remman usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Remman usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 115 | 95.8% | 44.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.5% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 47 | 58.0% | 56.4% |
| Nf6 | 28 | 34.6% | 41.1% |
| f5 | 4 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Frank Remman's chess games
All 480 games by Frank Remman in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 198 wins, 62 draws, 220 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 46 | 23/5/18 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 36 | 14/3/19 | 38.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 16/2/3 | 76.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 11/1/8 | 55.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A62 | Catalan | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 57 | 24/5/28 | 42.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 31 | 16/4/11 | 51.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 8/4/10 | 36.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| A38 | English Opening | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Johan Berg | 2,335 | Kautokeino Open | B14 |
| Jan 1999 | Jon Kr. Royset | 2,249 | Kretsmesterskap qual | D76 |
| Jan 1998 | Pal Royset | 2,235 | Tromsoe Bymesterskap | D30 |
| Jun 2001 | Stein Jensen | 2,205 | chT-NOR | A43 |
| Sep 2008 | Gunnar B. Hanssen | 2,190 | ch-Tromsoe CC | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tromsoe Bymesterskap | 2012 | 40 | 19 | 2,080 |
| Kalotturneringen | 2006 | 33 | 19 | 1,647 |
| ch-Tromsoe CC | 2013 | 33 | 15.5 | 1,762 |
| Arctic Chess Challenge | 2010 | 27 | 12.5 | 2,159 |
| Hammerfest Open | 2003 | 21 | 10.5 | 1,716 |
| chT-NOR | 2007 | 20 | 5.5 | 1,906 |
| Tromsoesjakken Open | 2003 | 20 | 9 | 1,579 |
| ch-Barents Region B | 2004 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,604 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Pal Royset (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Remman's chess games?
480 games by Frank Remman, from Jul 2005 to Jul 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 Remman has played.
What does Frank Remman play on the first move as White?
Across 239 games with White in our database, Frank Remman opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Remman answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Frank Remman play as White?
As White, Frank Remman's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (46 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (36 games, 38.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (21 games, 76.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 239 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Remman play as Black?
As Black, Frank Remman most often plays: Sicilian (57 games, 42.1% win rate); Slav Defense (31 games, 51.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (22 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 241 games.
What is Frank Remman's FIDE rating?
Frank Remman is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess, 1,762 in rapid and 1,840 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,959 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Frank Remman played?
Our database contains 480 games by Frank Remman, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 198 wins, 62 draws, 220 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Remman?
480 games by Frank Remman 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.