Prepare against Frank Salzgeber
CHE · World #16,771 classical · FIDE ID 1304860
When preparing against Frank Salzgeber, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 186 games by Frank Salzgeber, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Frank Salzgeber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Salzgeber 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 | 2,087 | 2,245 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 186 | 40 | 66 | 81 | 21.5% |
| As White | 87 | 23 | 30 | 34 | 26.4% |
| As Black | 100 | 17 | 36 | 47 | 17.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Salzgeber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Salzgeber's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 82 | 94.3% | 44.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.4% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 44.5% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Salzgeber usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Salzgeber usually continues c4 (42.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Salzgeber usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Salzgeber usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 60.0% | 35.4% |
| e5 | 9 | 22.5% | 27.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 10.0% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.5% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 88.2% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 8.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Frank Salzgeber's chess games
All 186 games by Frank Salzgeber in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 40 wins, 66 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| E01 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A32 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Richard Rapport | 2,716 | Zuerich Open A 38th | A65 |
| Apr 2015 | Andreas Huss | 2,353 | chT-SUI | E45 |
| Dec 2012 | Dieter Knoedler | 2,342 | 36th Zuerich Open | A29 |
| May 2016 | Filip Daniel Goldstern | 2,302 | 10th Celerina Open | E17 |
| Jul 1996 | Markus Moeschinger | 2,295 | Arosa SKA Open | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 35 | 11.5 | 2,170 |
| ch-SUI Open | 2016 | 16 | 5 | 2,192 |
| Biel MTO Open | 2002 | 10 | 4 | 2,114 |
| 118th ch-SUI HT1 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,168 |
| Bern Open | 1996 | 8 | 4 | 2,249 |
| 54th Biel HTO | 2021 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,098 |
| ch-SUI 117th | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,189 |
| Swiss Individual Championships 2026 | Masters | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 2,049 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Salzgeber's chess games?
186 games by Frank Salzgeber, from Apr 2003 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 Salzgeber has played.
What does Frank Salzgeber play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Frank Salzgeber opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Salzgeber answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Frank Salzgeber play as White?
As White, Frank Salzgeber's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Salzgeber play as Black?
As Black, Frank Salzgeber most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Frank Salzgeber's FIDE rating?
Frank Salzgeber is currently rated 2,087 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,245 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Frank Salzgeber played?
Our database contains 186 games by Frank Salzgeber, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 66 draws, 81 losses (21.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Salzgeber?
186 games by Frank Salzgeber 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.