Prepare against Frank Rosenberger
DEU · World #23,259 classical · FIDE ID 4625064
When preparing against Frank Rosenberger, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 29.6% over 27 games.
Our database contains 684 games by Frank Rosenberger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Rosenberger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Rosenberger 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 | 2,031 | 2,287 | Oct 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 684 | 281 | 252 | 151 | 41.1% |
| As White | 352 | 158 | 128 | 66 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 332 | 123 | 124 | 85 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Rosenberger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Rosenberger's side.
First moves as White (352 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 341 | 96.9% | 63.3% |
| d4 | 9 | 2.6% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Rosenberger usually continues Nf3 (61.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Rosenberger usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Rosenberger usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Rosenberger usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Rosenberger usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Rosenberger usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 131 | 90.3% | 57.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 5.5% | 68.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.1% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 89 | 80.9% | 59.6% |
| e6 | 15 | 13.6% | 46.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 4.5% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Frank Rosenberger's chess games
All 684 games by Frank Rosenberger in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 281 wins, 252 draws, 151 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 42 | 17/13/12 | 40.5% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 32 | 12/11/9 | 37.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 31 | 12/15/4 | 38.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 20 | 8/9/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 20 | 13/6/1 | 65.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 9/4/1 | 64.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 50 | 20/18/12 | 40.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 50 | 17/18/15 | 34.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 28 | 10/8/10 | 35.7% |
| E01 | English Opening | 27 | 8/10/9 | 29.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 8/8/4 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 20 | 11/3/6 | 55.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 16 | 6/9/1 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 14 | 4/8/2 | 28.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 13 | 2/8/3 | 15.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1999 | Aleksandr Karpatchev | 2,477 | Crailsheim Open | C55 |
| Jan 1995 | Bernd Kohlweyer | 2,435 | BL2-West 9495 | B85 |
| Jan 2002 | Alexander N Panchenko | 2,395 | 2nd Lampertheim Open | B02 |
| Mar 2016 | Ulrich Weber | 2,389 | 4th Hofheim Spring Open A | B87 |
| Jan 1999 | Igor Berezovsky | 2,387 | Baden-Baden tt | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiesbaden Open | 1994 | 23 | 13.5 | 2,378 |
| Eschborn Open | 2019 | 20 | 11.5 | 1,888 |
| ch-Hessen Open A | 2016 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,075 |
| ch-RL | 1994 | 11 | 7 | 2,339 |
| ch-RL A | 1993 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,226 |
| ch-RLPF A | 1997 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,312 |
| Neuwied Open | 1994 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,321 |
| Porz Open | 1994 | 9 | 7 | 2,480 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Rosenberger's chess games?
684 games by Frank Rosenberger, from Apr 2003 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 Rosenberger has played.
What does Frank Rosenberger play on the first move as White?
Across 352 games with White in our database, Frank Rosenberger opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Rosenberger answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Frank Rosenberger play as White?
As White, Frank Rosenberger's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (42 games, 40.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (32 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (31 games, 38.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 352 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Rosenberger play as Black?
As Black, Frank Rosenberger most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (50 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (50 games, 34.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (28 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 332 games.
What is Frank Rosenberger's FIDE rating?
Frank Rosenberger is currently rated 2,031 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,287 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Frank Rosenberger played?
Our database contains 684 games by Frank Rosenberger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 281 wins, 252 draws, 151 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Rosenberger?
684 games by Frank Rosenberger 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.