Prepare against Frank Unkrig
DEU · World #107,171 classical · FIDE ID 12942804
When preparing against Frank Unkrig, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 46 games by Frank Unkrig, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Unkrig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Unkrig 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 | 1,709 | 1,711 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,754 | 1,754 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 6 | 8 | 32 | 13.0% |
| As White | 22 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 9.1% |
| As Black | 24 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Unkrig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Unkrig's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 100.0% | 15.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 15.9% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Unkrig usually continues c4 (29.2% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Unkrig usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Unkrig usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 66.7% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 33.3% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Frank Unkrig's chess games
All 46 games by Frank Unkrig in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 6 wins, 8 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Josef Der | 1,786 | 23rd Goch Open | A03 |
| Sep 2015 | Reiner van der Valk | 1,723 | 26th Goch Open | C10 |
| Sep 2014 | Heinz Dittmann | 1,572 | 25th Goch Open | D05 |
| Sep 2012 | Juergen Matthecka | 1,523 | 23rd Goch Open | D10 |
| Sep 2016 | Gunter Melde | 1,461 | 27th Goch Open | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th Goch Open | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,617 |
| 27th Goch Open | 2016 | 7 | 1 | 1,489 |
| 44th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2016 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,379 |
| 24th Goch Open | 2013 | 7 | 1 | 1,572 |
| 23rd Goch Open | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,719 |
| 25th Goch Open | 2014 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,548 |
| 22nd Goch Open | 2011 | 5 | 0 | 1,288 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Unkrig's chess games?
46 games by Frank Unkrig, from May 2013 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 Unkrig has played.
What does Frank Unkrig play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Frank Unkrig opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Unkrig answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Frank Unkrig play as White?
As White, Frank Unkrig's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Unkrig play as Black?
As Black, Frank Unkrig most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Frank Unkrig's FIDE rating?
Frank Unkrig is currently rated 1,709 in classical chess, 1,754 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,711 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Frank Unkrig played?
Our database contains 46 games by Frank Unkrig, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 8 draws, 32 losses (13.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Unkrig?
46 games by Frank Unkrig 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.