Prepare against Frank Schellmann
CM · DEU · World #31,850 classical · FIDE ID 4669916
Our database contains 451 games by Frank Schellmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Schellmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Schellmann 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 | 1,975 | 2,183 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,924 | 1,972 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 451 | 136 | 193 | 122 | 30.2% |
| As White | 229 | 77 | 102 | 50 | 33.6% |
| As Black | 222 | 59 | 91 | 72 | 26.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Schellmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Schellmann's side.
First moves as White (229 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 229 | 100.0% | 55.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Schellmann usually continues Nf3 (62.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Schellmann usually continues d4 (63.5% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Schellmann usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 75 | 71.4% | 48.7% |
| c6 | 15 | 14.3% | 53.3% |
| c5 | 13 | 12.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 58.4% | 42.2% |
| f5 | 29 | 37.7% | 58.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Frank Schellmann's chess games
All 451 games by Frank Schellmann 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: 136 wins, 193 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 43 | 12/20/11 | 27.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 38 | 17/15/6 | 44.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 34 | 14/14/6 | 41.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 1/7/0 | 12.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 38 | 14/12/12 | 36.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 22 | 3/13/6 | 13.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 14 | 5/8/1 | 35.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Sergey Krylov | 2,409 | 4th IBCA ch-EU blind | B22 |
| Oct 2006 | Mihail-Dacian Pribeanu | 2,328 | 11th IBCA Wch Blind | B12 |
| Jun 2015 | Benedict Krause | 2,305 | GER Cup | C54 |
| Jun 2015 | Gordon Andre | 2,302 | GER Cup | D86 |
| Jun 2015 | Noam Bergauz | 2,301 | GER Cup | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2010 | 17 | 9 | 2,187 |
| 12th IBCA Wch Blind | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,008 |
| 2nd IBCA ch-EU blind | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,121 |
| 16th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,207 |
| 13th IBCA-ol blind | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,017 |
| Iljumzhinov Cup Open | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,152 |
| 11th IBCA Wch Blind | 2006 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,409 |
| Hoeckendorf Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,125 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Schellmann's chess games?
451 games by Frank Schellmann, 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 Schellmann has played.
What does Frank Schellmann play on the first move as White?
Across 229 games with White in our database, Frank Schellmann opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Schellmann answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...f5 (38% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Frank Schellmann play as White?
As White, Frank Schellmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (43 games, 27.9% win rate); Sicilian (38 games, 44.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (34 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 229 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Schellmann play as Black?
As Black, Frank Schellmann most often plays: Dutch Defense (38 games, 36.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Petrov's Defense (22 games, 13.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 222 games.
What is Frank Schellmann's FIDE rating?
Frank Schellmann is currently rated 1,975 in classical chess, 1,924 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,183 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Frank Schellmann played?
Our database contains 451 games by Frank Schellmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 136 wins, 193 draws, 122 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Schellmann?
451 games by Frank Schellmann 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.