Prepare against Frank Vestrick
DEU · World #93,434 classical · FIDE ID 12915939
When preparing against Frank Vestrick, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 194 games by Frank Vestrick, covering Dec 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Frank Vestrick's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Vestrick 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 | 1,748 | 1,893 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 194 | 71 | 42 | 81 | 36.6% |
| As White | 95 | 36 | 20 | 39 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 99 | 35 | 22 | 42 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Vestrick's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Vestrick's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 95 | 100.0% | 48.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 48.4% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Vestrick usually continues c4 (51.2% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Vestrick usually continues c4 (51.6% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Vestrick usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 23 | 51.1% | 52.2% |
| g6 | 10 | 22.2% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 100.0% | 34.5% |
Frank Vestrick's chess games
All 194 games by Frank Vestrick in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - Aug 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, 42 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 23 | 8/8/7 | 34.8% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Patrick Goedde | 2,062 | Krefeld Open | E98 |
| Jul 2012 | Arne Nissen | 1,976 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | A25 |
| Apr 2011 | Bernd Lerke | 1,932 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 1011 | A56 |
| Jul 2010 | Gerhart Bieberle | 1,921 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | D94 |
| Jul 2011 | Michael Alexander Bonath | 1,917 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | E13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2015 | 53 | 28.5 | 1,647 |
| Krefeld Open | 2023 | 16 | 9.5 | 1,822 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,797 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 2 | 1,666 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 2 | 1,566 |
| Dortmund Open B | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,552 |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,585 |
| 44th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,575 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Vestrick's chess games?
194 games by Frank Vestrick, from Dec 2013 to Aug 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 Vestrick has played.
What does Frank Vestrick play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Frank Vestrick opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Vestrick answers 1...d6 (51% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Frank Vestrick play as White?
As White, Frank Vestrick's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Vestrick play as Black?
As Black, Frank Vestrick most often plays: Pirc Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Frank Vestrick's FIDE rating?
Frank Vestrick is currently rated 1,748 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,893 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Frank Vestrick played?
Our database contains 194 games by Frank Vestrick, covering Dec 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 42 draws, 81 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Vestrick?
194 games by Frank Vestrick 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.