Prepare against Frank Willberg
DEU · World #49,530 classical · FIDE ID 4641922
Our database contains 167 games by Frank Willberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Willberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Willberg 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 | 1,895 | 2,067 | Apr 2006 |
| Blitz | 1,845 | 1,927 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 48 | 55 | 64 | 28.7% |
| As White | 81 | 20 | 22 | 39 | 24.7% |
| As Black | 86 | 28 | 33 | 25 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Willberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Willberg's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 81 | 100.0% | 38.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 38.3% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Willberg usually continues g3 (18.2% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Willberg usually continues g3 (47.6% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Willberg usually continues c4 (18.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 78.1% | 66.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 21.9% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Frank Willberg's chess games
All 167 games by Frank Willberg 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: 48 wins, 55 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Réti Opening | 20 | 6/5/9 | 30.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| D30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| A24 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 25 | 11/11/3 | 44.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 21 | 5/9/7 | 23.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Andreas Fuchs | 2,210 | Chemnitz Open | A13 |
| Apr 2000 | Karsten Schuh | 2,191 | Oberliga Ost-A 9900 | A10 |
| Oct 2014 | Lars Perkampus | 1,975 | 19th Blankenburg Open A | D03 |
| Oct 2014 | Mike Kasper | 1,894 | 19th Blankenburg Open A | A13 |
| Oct 2014 | Otfried Zerfass | 1,893 | 19th Blankenburg Open A | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-A 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,918 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 4 | 2,077 |
| 04th Leipzig VfB Open | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,168 |
| 13th Leipzig VfB Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,821 |
| 5th Leipzig VfB Open | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,211 |
| 7th Leipzig VfB Open | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,231 |
| 2nd Dresden Open | 1993 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,137 |
| 11th Leipzig VfB Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 1,881 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Willberg's chess games?
167 games by Frank Willberg, 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 Willberg has played.
What does Frank Willberg play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Frank Willberg opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Willberg answers 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Frank Willberg play as White?
As White, Frank Willberg's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (20 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 31.3% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (12 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Willberg play as Black?
As Black, Frank Willberg most often plays: Alekhine Defense (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Frank Willberg's FIDE rating?
Frank Willberg is currently rated 1,895 in classical chess and 1,845 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,067 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Frank Willberg played?
Our database contains 167 games by Frank Willberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 55 draws, 64 losses (28.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Willberg?
167 games by Frank Willberg 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.