Prepare against Frank Wilger
DEU · World #13,354 classical · FIDE ID 4000250
Our database contains 165 games by Frank Wilger, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Wilger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Wilger 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 | 2,124 | 2,146 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,062 | 2,107 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,098 | 2,098 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 67 | 50 | 48 | 40.6% |
| As White | 87 | 39 | 29 | 19 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 78 | 28 | 21 | 29 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Wilger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Wilger's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 77 | 88.5% | 63.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Wilger usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Wilger usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Wilger usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Wilger usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Wilger usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Wilger usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 80.0% | 39.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 11.4% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 8.6% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 58.6% | 76.5% |
| d5 | 12 | 41.4% | 54.2% |
Frank Wilger's chess games
All 165 games by Frank Wilger in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 67 wins, 50 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Alexander Kabatianski | 2,328 | Muensterland Regionalliga 1819 | A47 |
| Oct 2013 | Georg Halvax | 2,326 | 29th EU-Cup | D31 |
| Sep 2017 | Pierre Wilde | 2,240 | Muensterland Regionalliga 1718 | A47 |
| Oct 2004 | Julia Sazanova | 2,221 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0405 | A85 |
| Mar 2010 | Ludger Brueggemann | 2,188 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0910 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,078 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,938 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,156 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 2,075 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 2,133 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 1,882 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 2,122 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 2,109 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Wilger's chess games?
165 games by Frank Wilger, from Apr 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 Wilger has played.
What does Frank Wilger play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Frank Wilger opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Wilger answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games).
What openings does Frank Wilger play as White?
As White, Frank Wilger's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Wilger play as Black?
As Black, Frank Wilger most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Frank Wilger's FIDE rating?
Frank Wilger is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess, 2,062 in rapid and 2,098 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Frank Wilger played?
Our database contains 165 games by Frank Wilger, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 50 draws, 48 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Wilger?
165 games by Frank Wilger 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.