Prepare against Frank Schlamp
DEU · World #10,468 classical · FIDE ID 4626370
When preparing against Frank Schlamp, expect 1.c4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 57 games by Frank Schlamp, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Frank Schlamp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Schlamp 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 | 2,163 | 2,163 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 23 | 15 | 19 | 40.4% |
| As White | 31 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 26 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Schlamp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Schlamp's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 19 | 61.3% | 55.3% |
| d4 | 9 | 29.0% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.5% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 61% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Schlamp usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Schlamp usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Schlamp usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Schlamp usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Schlamp usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Schlamp usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Frank Schlamp's chess games
All 57 games by Frank Schlamp in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 23 wins, 15 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A32 | Catalan | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A93 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E02 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Thomas Roos | 2,280 | Neuwied Open | E05 |
| Jan 1996 | Thorsten Heedt | 2,235 | BL2-West 9596 | B40 |
| Jun 1999 | Nikolai Engelmann | 2,043 | Godesburg Open 3rd | C01 |
| Jun 1999 | Hans-Peter Schneider | 2,031 | Godesburg Open 3rd | B01 |
| Dec 1998 | Christof Wulfken | 1,979 | Troisdorf Open | E09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troisdorf Open | 1999 | 12 | 8 | 2,066 |
| Neuwied Open | 1993 | 9 | 5 | 2,384 |
| Godesburg Open | 1998 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,426 |
| BL2-West 9596 | 1996 | 5 | 3 | 2,346 |
| Oberliga Mittelrhein 9394 | 1994 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,115 |
| ch-NRW U20 | 1990 | 5 | 3 | – |
| Godesburg Open 3rd | 1999 | 5 | 3 | 2,221 |
| 22nd Porz Open | 1989 | 4 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Schlamp's chess games?
57 games by Frank Schlamp, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Schlamp has played.
What does Frank Schlamp play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Frank Schlamp opens with 1.c4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Schlamp answers 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Frank Schlamp play as White?
As White, Frank Schlamp's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Schlamp play as Black?
As Black, Frank Schlamp most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Frank Schlamp's FIDE rating?
Frank Schlamp is currently rated 2,163 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Frank Schlamp played?
Our database contains 57 games by Frank Schlamp, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 15 draws, 19 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Schlamp?
57 games by Frank Schlamp 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.