Prepare against Frank Scherer
DEU · World #33,603 classical · FIDE ID 4661184
Our database contains 178 games by Frank Scherer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Scherer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Scherer 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 | 1,966 | 2,199 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,048 | 2,072 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,996 | 2,073 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 178 | 51 | 63 | 65 | 28.7% |
| As White | 81 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 98 | 25 | 37 | 36 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Scherer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Scherer's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 87.7% | 49.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 6.2% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 49.3% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Scherer usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Scherer usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Scherer usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Scherer usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Scherer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 31 | 63.3% | 53.2% |
| e5 | 8 | 16.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 14.3% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 93.1% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Frank Scherer's chess games
All 178 games by Frank Scherer 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: 51 wins, 63 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A33 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2006 | Yuri Boidman | 2,439 | 21st Hassloch Open | A34 |
| Jan 2000 | Andreas Skodzek | 2,242 | MTB Pfalz-ch | B40 |
| Apr 2009 | Pascal Flierl | 2,233 | Hassloch MTA | E68 |
| Jun 2006 | Stefan Otterstaetter | 2,227 | 21st Hassloch Open | B29 |
| Jan 2004 | Matthias Lang | 2,216 | ch-RLP A | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PF Open | 1994 | 19 | 10 | – |
| Hassloch Open A | 1999 | 12 | 7 | 2,187 |
| Pfalz Open | 1996 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,320 |
| ch-RLP A | 2004 | 11 | 4 | 2,122 |
| ch-Zweibruecken PSB MAT1 82nd | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,948 |
| 22nd Dresden ZMD Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,035 |
| ch-MEH MAT2 | 1999 | 9 | 7 | 2,184 |
| Hassloch MTA | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,231 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Scherer's chess games?
178 games by Frank Scherer, 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 Scherer has played.
What does Frank Scherer play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Frank Scherer opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Scherer answers 1...c6 (63% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Frank Scherer play as White?
As White, Frank Scherer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Scherer play as Black?
As Black, Frank Scherer most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Frank Scherer's FIDE rating?
Frank Scherer is currently rated 1,966 in classical chess, 2,048 in rapid and 1,996 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,199 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Frank Scherer played?
Our database contains 178 games by Frank Scherer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 63 draws, 65 losses (28.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Scherer?
178 games by Frank Scherer 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.