Prepare against Frank Sawatzki
FM · DEU · World #3,425 classical · FIDE ID 4613600
Our database contains 452 games by Frank Sawatzki, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Sawatzki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Sawatzki 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 | 2,322 | 2,401 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,340 | 2,387 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 452 | 164 | 153 | 135 | 36.3% |
| As White | 228 | 94 | 85 | 49 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 224 | 70 | 68 | 86 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Sawatzki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Sawatzki's side.
First moves as White (228 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 219 | 96.1% | 60.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.8% | 12.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 60.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Sawatzki usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Sawatzki usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Sawatzki usually continues d4 (48.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 12.5% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Sawatzki usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (25% of these games) — Sawatzki usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Sawatzki usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 83 | 94.3% | 47.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 64 | 69.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 26 | 28.3% | 34.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Frank Sawatzki's chess games
All 452 games by Frank Sawatzki 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: 164 wins, 153 draws, 135 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 8/9/8 | 32.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 21 | 12/8/1 | 57.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 24 | 6/6/12 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21 | 4/9/8 | 19.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 21 | 9/5/7 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 19 | 4/6/9 | 21.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Jan H Timman | 2,549 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | B12 |
| May 1996 | Vlastimil Babula | 2,530 | Oberliga Nord W 9596 | B85 |
| Jan 2003 | Zigurds Lanka | 2,509 | 5th Nord West Cup | B31 |
| May 2022 | Aleksandar Kovacevic | 2,503 | BL2-Nord 2122 | B84 |
| Jul 2018 | Bjorn Moller Ochsner | 2,469 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kassel Open | 1996 | 33 | 24 | 2,492 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 20 | 14 | 2,417 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2005 | 18 | 13 | 2,393 |
| Dortmund Open | 1987 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,537 |
| BL2-Nord 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 2,221 |
| BL2-Nord 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 2 | 2,255 |
| Oberliga Nord W 9293 | 1993 | 9 | 5 | 2,308 |
| Hamburg HSK IM | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,408 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Sawatzki's chess games?
452 games by Frank Sawatzki, 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 Sawatzki has played.
What does Frank Sawatzki play on the first move as White?
Across 228 games with White in our database, Frank Sawatzki opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Sawatzki answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Frank Sawatzki play as White?
As White, Frank Sawatzki's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (21 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 228 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Sawatzki play as Black?
As Black, Frank Sawatzki most often plays: Slav Defense (24 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (21 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 224 games.
What is Frank Sawatzki's FIDE rating?
Frank Sawatzki is currently rated 2,322 in classical chess, 2,340 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,401 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Frank Sawatzki played?
Our database contains 452 games by Frank Sawatzki, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 164 wins, 153 draws, 135 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Sawatzki?
452 games by Frank Sawatzki 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.