Prepare against Jon Frankle
United States · World #7,925 classical · FIDE ID 2003791
Our database contains 91 games by Jon Frankle, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jon Frankle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jon Frankle 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 | 2,206 | 2,251 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 35 | 15 | 41 | 38.5% |
| As White | 45 | 22 | 6 | 17 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 46 | 13 | 9 | 24 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jon Frankle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jon Frankle's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 88.9% | 56.3% |
| f4 | 4 | 8.9% | 62.5% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Frankle usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Frankle usually continues Bc4 (85.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Frankle usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 9% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Frankle usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Frankle usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Frankle usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 91.3% | 47.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 85.0% | 35.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
Jon Frankle's chess games
All 91 games by Jon Frankle 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: 35 wins, 15 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1987 | Paul Whitehead | 2,380 | San Francisco Bagby | B06 |
| Jan 1985 | Elliott Winslow | 2,365 | San Francisco Bagby | B22 |
| Mar 1983 | Boris Baczynskyj | 2,360 | CalChess Masters | B72 |
| Jan 1987 | David Glueck | 2,345 | San Francisco Bagby | A02 |
| Jan 1987 | Guillermo Rey | 2,340 | San Francisco Bagby | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Bagby | 1987 | 28 | 13 | 2,332 |
| CalChess Masters | 1983 | 9 | 5 | 2,371 |
| 37th American Open | 2001 | 8 | 5 | 2,351 |
| 82nd US Open | 1981 | 7 | 5 | 2,576 |
| Lone Pine Open Louis D. Statham Masters | 1974 | 6 | 1 | – |
| Northern California Masters | 1990 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,247 |
| 32nd World Open | 2004 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,158 |
| CalChess Masters Open | 2007 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,265 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jon Frankle's chess games?
91 games by Jon Frankle, 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 Jon Frankle has played.
What does Jon Frankle play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Jon Frankle opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.f4 (9% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jon Frankle answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Jon Frankle play as White?
As White, Jon Frankle's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jon Frankle play as Black?
As Black, Jon Frankle most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Jon Frankle's FIDE rating?
Jon Frankle is currently rated 2,206 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,251 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Jon Frankle played?
Our database contains 91 games by Jon Frankle, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 15 draws, 41 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jon Frankle?
91 games by Jon Frankle 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.