Prepare against Frederick Dathe
FM · DEU · World #3,962 classical · FIDE ID 12963070
When preparing against Frederick Dathe, expect 1.c4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 40.6% over 32 games.
Our database contains 277 games by Frederick Dathe, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Frederick Dathe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frederick Dathe 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 | 2,304 | 2,322 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,188 | 2,189 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,258 | 2,335 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 277 | 97 | 83 | 97 | 35.0% |
| As White | 142 | 52 | 47 | 43 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 135 | 45 | 36 | 54 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frederick Dathe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frederick Dathe's side.
First moves as White (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 69 | 48.6% | 57.2% |
| d4 | 40 | 28.2% | 51.2% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 21.8% | 46.8% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 49% of White games, 57.2% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Dathe usually continues g3 (77.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Dathe usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Dathe usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 51.2% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Dathe usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Dathe usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Dathe usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 64.4% | 37.2% |
| g6 | 10 | 13.7% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 12.3% | 72.2% |
| d6 | 4 | 5.5% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.1% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 65.0% | 55.8% |
| d5 | 13 | 32.5% | 30.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Frederick Dathe's chess games
All 277 games by Frederick Dathe in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - Aug 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: 97 wins, 83 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 32 | 13/11/8 | 40.6% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/8/1 | 30.8% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | V Onischuk | 2,609 | 2nd Bundesliga Nord 24-25 | A10 |
| Apr 2025 | Varuzhan Akobian | 2,564 | Titled Tue Late | A57 |
| Oct 2024 | Richard Stalmach | 2,433 | Rainer Radtke Mem | A14 |
| Oct 2024 | Ashot Parvanyan | 2,413 | Rainer Radtke Mem | B30 |
| Dec 2024 | D Abel | 2,411 | 2nd Bundesliga Nord 24-25 | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2022 | 28 | 15.5 | 2,079 |
| ch-GER U25 Open B | 2013 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,136 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 17 | 8 | 2,260 |
| chT-GER North U12 | 2014 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,632 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2022 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,129 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Nord 24-25 | 2025 | 11 | 3 | 2,243 |
| ch-Berlin QT | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 1,915 |
| Magdeburg Open A | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,762 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frederick Dathe's chess games?
277 games by Frederick Dathe, from Aug 2013 to Aug 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 Frederick Dathe has played.
What does Frederick Dathe play on the first move as White?
Across 142 games with White in our database, Frederick Dathe opens with 1.c4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frederick Dathe answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Frederick Dathe play as White?
As White, Frederick Dathe's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 142 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frederick Dathe play as Black?
As Black, Frederick Dathe most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Frederick Dathe's FIDE rating?
Frederick Dathe is currently rated 2,304 in classical chess, 2,188 in rapid and 2,258 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,322 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Frederick Dathe played?
Our database contains 277 games by Frederick Dathe, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 83 draws, 97 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frederick Dathe?
277 games by Frederick Dathe 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.