Prepare against Frank Schindehuette
DEU · World #116,264 classical · FIDE ID 12940313
When preparing against Frank Schindehuette, expect 1.f4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 35.5% over 31 games.
Our database contains 61 games by Frank Schindehuette, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Schindehuette's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Schindehuette 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 | 1,684 | 1,712 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 20 | 15 | 26 | 32.8% |
| As White | 32 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 29 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Schindehuette's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Schindehuette's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 32 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 100% of White games, 46.9% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Schindehuette usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Schindehuette usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Schindehuette usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 100.0% | 44.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| b5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Frank Schindehuette's chess games
All 61 games by Frank Schindehuette in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 20 wins, 15 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 31 | 11/8/12 | 35.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Stefan Traut | 1,811 | 14th Karl Mala Memorial Open | D02 |
| Jul 2012 | Sven Schellen | 1,793 | 4th Vellmar Open B | A03 |
| Dec 2022 | Adrian M S Matthews | 1,779 | Bremen Silvester Open B | B01 |
| Jul 2012 | Alexander Roling | 1,765 | 15th Karl Mala Memorial Open | A03 |
| Jan 2016 | Theis Pahl | 1,569 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2020 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,464 |
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2016 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,491 |
| 17th Karl Mala Memorial Open B | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,473 |
| 14th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2011 | 7 | 2 | 1,699 |
| 15th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,796 |
| 16th Karl Mala Memorial Open B | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,234 |
| Bremen Silvester Open B | 2022 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,607 |
| Bremen Silvester Open | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,710 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Schindehuette's chess games?
61 games by Frank Schindehuette, from Aug 2012 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 Schindehuette has played.
What does Frank Schindehuette play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Frank Schindehuette opens with 1.f4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Schindehuette answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...b5 (11% of games).
What openings does Frank Schindehuette play as White?
As White, Frank Schindehuette's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Schindehuette play as Black?
As Black, Frank Schindehuette most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Frank Schindehuette's FIDE rating?
Frank Schindehuette is currently rated 1,684 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,712 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Frank Schindehuette played?
Our database contains 61 games by Frank Schindehuette, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 15 draws, 26 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Schindehuette?
61 games by Frank Schindehuette 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.