Prepare against Franz van Ackeren
DEU · World #19,701 classical · FIDE ID 24618020
Our database contains 101 games by Franz van Ackeren, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franz van Ackeren's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franz van Ackeren 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 | 2,060 | 2,111 | Jan 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 40 | 34 | 27 | 39.6% |
| As White | 52 | 17 | 24 | 11 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 49 | 23 | 10 | 16 | 46.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franz van Ackeren's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franz van Ackeren's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 34 | 65.4% | 61.8% |
| d4 | 13 | 25.0% | 42.3% |
| g3 | 5 | 9.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 65% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Ackeren usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Ackeren usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Ackeren usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Ackeren usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Ackeren usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Ackeren usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 11 | 64.7% | 68.2% |
| c5 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 21 | 91.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Franz van Ackeren's chess games
All 101 games by Franz van Ackeren in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 40 wins, 34 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| D04 | Colle System | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 34 | 18/7/9 | 52.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2006 | Bernhard Schemmann | 2,250 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 0506 | A04 |
| Oct 2008 | Wilfried Harff | 2,215 | 19th Goch Open | B06 |
| Apr 2005 | Ralph Willenborg | 2,178 | NRW Class1 0405 | D11 |
| Mar 2007 | Elmar Doennebrink | 2,160 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 0607 | B40 |
| Oct 2009 | Michael Kupfer | 2,133 | 20th Goch Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRW Class1 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 3 | 1,948 |
| NRW Class1 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,108 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,016 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,998 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,890 |
| 20th Goch Open | 2009 | 7 | 5 | 2,261 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0203 | 2003 | 7 | 5 | 2,179 |
| 36th Moehnesee Cup | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,085 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franz van Ackeren's chess games?
101 games by Franz van Ackeren, from Jul 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 van Ackeren has played.
What does Franz van Ackeren play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Franz van Ackeren opens with 1.Nf3 (65% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.g3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franz van Ackeren answers 1...g6 (65% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games), 1...b6 (4% of games).
What openings does Franz van Ackeren play as White?
As White, Franz van Ackeren's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Colle System (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franz van Ackeren play as Black?
As Black, Franz van Ackeren most often plays: Modern Defense (34 games, 52.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Franz van Ackeren's FIDE rating?
Franz van Ackeren is currently rated 2,060 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Franz van Ackeren played?
Our database contains 101 games by Franz van Ackeren, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 34 draws, 27 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franz van Ackeren?
101 games by Franz van Ackeren 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.