Prepare against Frank Theissen
DEU · World #73,467 classical · FIDE ID 4612876
When preparing against Frank Theissen, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 66 games by Frank Theissen, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Theissen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Theissen 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 | 1,810 | 1,860 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 17 | 27 | 22 | 25.8% |
| As White | 33 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 33 | 5 | 16 | 12 | 15.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Theissen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Theissen's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 100.0% | 53.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Theissen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Theissen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Theissen usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
Frank Theissen's chess games
All 66 games by Frank Theissen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 17 wins, 27 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: The Whale | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Boris Lantsman | 1,870 | 10th Cologne Longerich Open A | C01 |
| Mar 2015 | Jens Uwe Mense | 1,802 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1415 | A42 |
| Nov 2015 | Danny Stumpe | 1,708 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 1516 | C01 |
| Aug 2014 | Helmut Knuetter | 1,647 | 11th Cologne Longerich Open B | C02 |
| Aug 2014 | Sascha Seibt | 1,613 | 11th Cologne Longerich Open B | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,695 |
| Bad Wildbad Open | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,198 |
| ch-GER Polizei | 1998 | 7 | 3 | 2,022 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,711 |
| 1st ch-GER Police | 1997 | 7 | 3 | – |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,674 |
| 10th Cologne Longerich Open A | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,810 |
| 12th Cologne Longerich Open A | 2015 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,751 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Theissen's chess games?
66 games by Frank Theissen, from Jan 2008 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 Theissen has played.
What does Frank Theissen play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Frank Theissen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Theissen answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Frank Theissen play as White?
As White, Frank Theissen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Theissen play as Black?
As Black, Frank Theissen most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Frank Theissen's FIDE rating?
Frank Theissen is currently rated 1,810 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,860 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Frank Theissen played?
Our database contains 66 games by Frank Theissen, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 27 draws, 22 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Theissen?
66 games by Frank Theissen 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.