Prepare against Frank Schoenfeld
DEU · World #29,099 classical · FIDE ID 4657942
Our database contains 73 games by Frank Schoenfeld, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Schoenfeld's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Schoenfeld 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 | 1,991 | 2,194 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 30 | 28 | 15 | 41.1% |
| As White | 38 | 16 | 17 | 5 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 35 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Schoenfeld's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Schoenfeld's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 63.2% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 7.9% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Schoenfeld usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Schoenfeld usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Schoenfeld usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Schoenfeld usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Schoenfeld usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Schoenfeld usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 53.8% | 85.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 30.8% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 50.0% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Frank Schoenfeld's chess games
All 73 games by Frank Schoenfeld in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 30 wins, 28 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Johannes Hiebel | 2,295 | 15th Aeskulap Open | A34 |
| Jan 1998 | Reinhard Gnauk | 2,230 | Oberliga Ost A 9798 | B15 |
| Jan 1997 | Uwe Mehlhorn | 2,175 | Oberliga Ost A 9798 | A46 |
| Jan 1998 | Frank Schneider | 2,170 | 15th Aeskulap Open | E99 |
| Jan 1999 | Sebastian Eichner | 2,140 | 16th Aeskulap Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost A 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 4 | 2,131 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,327 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt Verbandsliga 18/19 | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 2,044 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 9495 | 1995 | 8 | 6 | – |
| 13th Aeskulap Open | 1996 | 7 | 4 | 1,975 |
| 14th Aeskulap Open | 1997 | 7 | 5 | 2,127 |
| 16th Aeskulap Open | 1999 | 7 | 5 | 2,388 |
| 15th Aeskulap Open | 1998 | 7 | 5 | 2,395 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Schoenfeld's chess games?
73 games by Frank Schoenfeld, from Oct 2004 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 Schoenfeld has played.
What does Frank Schoenfeld play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Frank Schoenfeld opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Schoenfeld answers 1...g6 (54% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Frank Schoenfeld play as White?
As White, Frank Schoenfeld's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Bird's opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Schoenfeld play as Black?
As Black, Frank Schoenfeld most often plays: Modern Defense (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Frank Schoenfeld's FIDE rating?
Frank Schoenfeld is currently rated 1,991 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,194 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Frank Schoenfeld played?
Our database contains 73 games by Frank Schoenfeld, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 28 draws, 15 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Schoenfeld?
73 games by Frank Schoenfeld 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.