Prepare against Franz Unger
DEU · World #32,474 classical · FIDE ID 4681746
Our database contains 112 games by Franz Unger, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franz Unger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franz Unger 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 | 1,972 | 2,022 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,963 | 1,972 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 36 | 33 | 43 | 32.1% |
| As White | 54 | 20 | 21 | 13 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 58 | 16 | 12 | 30 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franz Unger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franz Unger's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 94.4% | 58.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.7% | 25.0% |
| Nh3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Unger usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Unger usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Unger usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Unger usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Unger usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 83.3% | 26.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 53.8% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 12 | 46.2% | 54.2% |
Franz Unger's chess games
All 112 games by Franz Unger in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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, 33 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B42 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Magnus Orn Ulfarsson | 2,290 | Gausdal Int | C42 |
| May 2006 | Dimitri Kotlyar | 2,270 | ch-Stuttgart A int | C11 |
| Oct 1997 | Klaus Uwe Mueller | 2,228 | chT-Bahn | B06 |
| Nov 1996 | Kurt Raetsch | 2,215 | chV-Bahn | C02 |
| Oct 1993 | Hans-Juergen Fleuch | 2,155 | chT-Bahn | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chM-Bahn | 2004 | 31 | 13.5 | 1,939 |
| chT-Bahn | 1999 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,129 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2014 | 21 | 7.5 | 1,953 |
| chA-Stuttgart Open | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,949 |
| chV-Bahn | 1996 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,104 |
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2018 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,020 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2007 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,842 |
| Gausdal Int | 1993 | 4 | 2 | 2,338 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franz Unger's chess games?
112 games by Franz Unger, from Jan 2005 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 Unger has played.
What does Franz Unger play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Franz Unger opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nh3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franz Unger answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...b6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games).
What openings does Franz Unger play as White?
As White, Franz Unger's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franz Unger play as Black?
As Black, Franz Unger most often plays: Petrov's Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Franz Unger's FIDE rating?
Franz Unger is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess, 1,963 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,022 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Franz Unger played?
Our database contains 112 games by Franz Unger, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 33 draws, 43 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franz Unger?
112 games by Franz Unger 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.