Prepare against Frank Zipfel
DEU · World #13,754 classical · FIDE ID 4641183
Our database contains 102 games by Frank Zipfel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Zipfel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Zipfel 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 | 2,119 | 2,183 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 36 | 23 | 43 | 35.3% |
| As White | 50 | 19 | 8 | 23 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 52 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Zipfel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Zipfel's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 64.0% | 46.9% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 30.0% | 46.7% |
| g3 | 3 | 6.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Zipfel usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Zipfel usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (16% of these games) — Zipfel usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Zipfel usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Zipfel usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Zipfel usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 46.2% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 11 | 42.3% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 78.6% | 54.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
Frank Zipfel's chess games
All 102 games by Frank Zipfel 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: 36 wins, 23 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Stephan Sieber | 2,246 | Oberliga Ost-B 1213 | A04 |
| Apr 2001 | Andreas Birke | 2,242 | Oberliga Ost-A 0001 | B01 |
| Jan 1998 | Sven Hamann | 2,235 | Oberliga Ost A 9798 | B26 |
| Jan 2000 | Robert Offinger | 2,230 | Oberliga Ost-A 9900 | A53 |
| Jan 1997 | Dirk Winterfeld | 2,215 | Oberliga Ost A 9798 | C26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-A 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 2,143 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,039 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 4 | 2,156 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 9899 | 1999 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,290 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,170 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,158 |
| Oberliga Ost A 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,287 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,359 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Zipfel's chess games?
102 games by Frank Zipfel, 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 Zipfel has played.
What does Frank Zipfel play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Frank Zipfel opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.g3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Zipfel answers 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games).
What openings does Frank Zipfel play as White?
As White, Frank Zipfel's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Zipfel play as Black?
As Black, Frank Zipfel most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Frank Zipfel's FIDE rating?
Frank Zipfel is currently rated 2,119 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,183 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Frank Zipfel played?
Our database contains 102 games by Frank Zipfel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 23 draws, 43 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Zipfel?
102 games by Frank Zipfel 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.