Prepare against Holger Franke
DEU · World #6,375 classical · FIDE ID 4629256
When preparing against Holger Franke, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 39 games by Holger Franke, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Holger Franke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Holger Franke 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 | 2,240 | 2,245 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,239 | 2,239 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,275 | 2,275 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Holger Franke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Holger Franke's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 89.5% | 61.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Franke usually continues Bg5 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Franke usually continues Bg5 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Franke usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Franke usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 100.0% | 53.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Holger Franke's chess games
All 39 games by Holger Franke in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 13 wins, 15 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D94 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2002 | Reinhard Postler | 2,285 | Oberliga Nord O 0102 | B18 |
| Apr 2002 | Hartmut Hoeckendorf | 2,255 | Oberliga Nord O 0102 | A45 |
| Jan 1994 | Frank Schneider | 2,240 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9394 | A45 |
| Oct 2001 | Carsten Beblik | 2,215 | Oberliga Nord O 0102 | B12 |
| Jul 1999 | Erich Weyrauch | 2,188 | Dortmund Open A | A83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open A | 1999 | 10 | 6 | 2,371 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0102 | 2002 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,409 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0001 | 2001 | 5 | 3 | 2,410 |
| 15th Berliner Sommer | 1997 | 4 | 1 | 2,215 |
| Bundesliga 2-1985/86 Sued | 1986 | 4 | 1 | 2,145 |
| chT-GER Betriebe | 2006 | 4 | 3 | 2,213 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9394 | 1994 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,477 |
| Berlin-Vilnius | 1999 | 2 | 1 | 2,225 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Holger Franke's chess games?
39 games by Holger Franke, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Holger Franke has played.
What does Holger Franke play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Holger Franke opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Holger Franke answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games).
What openings does Holger Franke play as White?
As White, Holger Franke's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Torre Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Holger Franke play as Black?
As Black, Holger Franke most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Holger Franke's FIDE rating?
Holger Franke is currently rated 2,240 in classical chess, 2,239 in rapid and 2,275 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,245 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Holger Franke played?
Our database contains 39 games by Holger Franke, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 15 draws, 11 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Holger Franke?
39 games by Holger Franke 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.