Prepare against Frank Strozewski
DEU · World #30,953 classical · FIDE ID 4617444
When preparing against Frank Strozewski, expect 1.c4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 28.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 221 games by Frank Strozewski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Strozewski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Strozewski 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 | 1,980 | 2,130 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 221 | 71 | 68 | 82 | 32.1% |
| As White | 119 | 33 | 40 | 46 | 27.7% |
| As Black | 102 | 38 | 28 | 36 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Strozewski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Strozewski's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 117 | 98.3% | 44.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 98% of White games, 44.0% score
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Strozewski usually continues d4 (46.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Strozewski usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Strozewski usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Strozewski usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Strozewski usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 50 | 100.0% | 57.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 24 | 92.3% | 45.8% |
| f5 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Frank Strozewski's chess games
All 221 games by Frank Strozewski 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: 71 wins, 68 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 25 | 7/6/12 | 28.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| A36 | English Opening | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A89 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 53 | 23/14/16 | 43.4% |
| B06 | Réti Opening | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Georg Rott | 2,179 | Oberliga NRW 1819 | B06 |
| Jan 2019 | Philipp Sonnenschein | 2,179 | Oberliga NRW 1819 | A22 |
| Jun 2007 | Ludger Grewe | 2,155 | ch-Ruhrgebiet | B06 |
| Nov 2014 | Eugen Rempel | 2,148 | NRW Class1 1415 | D10 |
| Jan 1995 | Guenter Kuba | 2,138 | 3rd Casino Open | D58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Ruhrgebiet | 2007 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,127 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,103 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2-chT 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,413 |
| 3rd Casino Open | 1995 | 9 | 6 | 2,308 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,949 |
| Oberliga NRW 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,105 |
| NRW Class2 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,019 |
| NRW Class1 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,023 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Strozewski's chess games?
221 games by Frank Strozewski, 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 Strozewski has played.
What does Frank Strozewski play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Frank Strozewski opens with 1.c4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Strozewski answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (92% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Frank Strozewski play as White?
As White, Frank Strozewski's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (25 games, 28.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (15 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Strozewski play as Black?
As Black, Frank Strozewski most often plays: Pirc Defense (53 games, 43.4% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Rat Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Frank Strozewski's FIDE rating?
Frank Strozewski is currently rated 1,980 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,130 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Frank Strozewski played?
Our database contains 221 games by Frank Strozewski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 68 draws, 82 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Strozewski?
221 games by Frank Strozewski 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.