Prepare against Franz Speicher
DEU · World #61,684 classical · FIDE ID 4666810
When preparing against Franz Speicher, expect 1.d4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%).
Our database contains 108 games by Franz Speicher, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franz Speicher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franz Speicher 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 | 1,850 | 2,010 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,901 | 1,926 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,916 | 1,916 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 34 | 15 | 59 | 31.5% |
| As White | 53 | 17 | 8 | 28 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 55 | 17 | 7 | 31 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franz Speicher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franz Speicher's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 41.5% | 40.9% |
| e4 | 21 | 39.6% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 17.0% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 40.9% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Speicher usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Speicher usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Speicher usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Speicher usually continues Nf3 (14.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Speicher usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Speicher usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 60.7% | 47.1% |
| c6 | 10 | 35.7% | 15.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 53.3% | 56.3% |
| f5 | 6 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Franz Speicher's chess games
All 108 games by Franz Speicher 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: 34 wins, 15 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A75 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2005 | Tomasz Turski | 2,091 | ch-Stuttgart A int | E81 |
| May 2018 | Hans-Ulrich Hoeschele | 1,994 | ch-Stuttgart A int | A10 |
| Jan 2004 | Dieter Bauer | 1,955 | chA-Stuttgart | A80 |
| Mar 2020 | Martin Harsch | 1,944 | 36th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | B11 |
| Jan 1998 | Otto Kepp | 1,880 | Filseck Open 2nd | E76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2018 | 17 | 5.5 | 1,886 |
| chA-Stuttgart | 2004 | 13 | 3 | 1,655 |
| 18th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,717 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg B | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,947 |
| ch-Stuttgart | 1998 | 9 | 5 | – |
| 5th Filseck Open | 2001 | 7 | 4 | 2,404 |
| 4th Filseck Open | 2000 | 7 | 4 | 2,302 |
| Filseck Open 2nd | 1998 | 7 | 3 | 1,852 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franz Speicher's chess games?
108 games by Franz Speicher, 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 Franz Speicher has played.
What does Franz Speicher play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Franz Speicher opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franz Speicher answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...f5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Franz Speicher play as White?
As White, Franz Speicher's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franz Speicher play as Black?
As Black, Franz Speicher most often plays: Dutch Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Franz Speicher's FIDE rating?
Franz Speicher is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess, 1,901 in rapid and 1,916 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,010 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Franz Speicher played?
Our database contains 108 games by Franz Speicher, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 15 draws, 59 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franz Speicher?
108 games by Franz Speicher 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.