Prepare against Frank Schilling
DEU · World #223,413 classical · FIDE ID 34637133
When preparing against Frank Schilling, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%).
Our database contains 93 games by Frank Schilling, covering Sep 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Schilling's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Schilling 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 | 1,856 | 1,784 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,808 | 1,808 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,756 | 1,756 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 31 | 34 | 28 | 33.3% |
| As White | 45 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 48 | 13 | 20 | 15 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Schilling's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Schilling's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 88.9% | 52.5% |
| f4 | 4 | 8.9% | 87.5% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Schilling usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Schilling usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Schilling usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- 1.f4 — 9% of White games, 87.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Schilling usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Schilling usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Schilling usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 84.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 15.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 95.0% | 44.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Frank Schilling's chess games
All 93 games by Frank Schilling in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - 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: 31 wins, 34 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D40 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Manfred Kress | 1,995 | Regionalliga NW 9798 | B28 |
| Jan 1998 | Werner Fleckenstein | 1,990 | Regionalliga NW 9899 | E76 |
| Nov 2003 | Karl Seubert | 1,935 | Regionalliga NW 0304 | B94 |
| Apr 2000 | Johannes Holzapfel | 1,927 | ch-Unterfranken M2 51th | B50 |
| Apr 2000 | Horst Steeger | 1,894 | ch-Unterfranken M2 51th | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troisdorf Open | 1999 | 12 | 8 | 1,889 |
| Regionalliga NW 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,938 |
| chT-Unterfranken HB 59th | 2008 | 9 | 7 | 1,830 |
| ch-Unterfranken HA 57th | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,523 |
| Regionalliga NW 9697 | 1997 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,857 |
| Regionalliga NW 9798 | 1998 | 8 | 2 | 1,691 |
| ch-Unterfranken M2 51th | 2000 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,961 |
| ch-Unterfranken M1 44th | 1993 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,956 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Schilling's chess games?
93 games by Frank Schilling, from Sep 2023 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 Schilling has played.
What does Frank Schilling play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Frank Schilling opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.f4 (9% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Schilling answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Frank Schilling play as White?
As White, Frank Schilling's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Schilling play as Black?
As Black, Frank Schilling most often plays: Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Frank Schilling's FIDE rating?
Frank Schilling is currently rated 1,856 in classical chess, 1,808 in rapid and 1,756 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,784 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Frank Schilling played?
Our database contains 93 games by Frank Schilling, covering Sep 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 34 draws, 28 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Schilling?
93 games by Frank Schilling 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.