Prepare against Moritz Franke
DEU · World #116,228 classical · FIDE ID 34629475
When preparing against Moritz Franke, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Moritz Franke, covering Jul 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Moritz Franke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Moritz 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 | 1,684 | 1,684 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,610 | 1,610 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,579 | 1,631 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 6 | 14 | 17 | 16.2% |
| As White | 19 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 5.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Moritz Franke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Moritz Franke's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 89.5% | 23.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 23.5% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Franke usually continues Nf3 (14.3% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Franke usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Franke usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Franke usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Moritz Franke's chess games
All 37 games by Moritz Franke in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2023 - Sep 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: 6 wins, 14 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Benjamin Schuetz | 1,774 | Deutsche Schnellschach Amateurmeisterschaft 2026 | E | E90 |
| May 2024 | Daniel Hepp | 1,721 | ch-GER U12 | A29 |
| May 2024 | Barbara Subocz | 1,692 | ch-GER U12 | B22 |
| May 2026 | Oleksandr Altschuler | 1,673 | ODJM C | B21 |
| May 2026 | Simon Anzinger | 1,598 | ODJM C | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2023 | 11 | 3 | 1,119 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,583 |
| ODJM C | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,478 |
| Deutsche Schnellschach Amateurmeisterschaft 2026 | E | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,738 |
| ch-GER Rapid Amateurs | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,286 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Moritz Franke's chess games?
37 games by Moritz Franke, from Jul 2023 to Sep 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 Moritz Franke has played.
What does Moritz Franke play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Moritz Franke opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Moritz Franke answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Moritz Franke play as White?
As White, Moritz Franke's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Moritz Franke play as Black?
As Black, Moritz Franke most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Moritz Franke's FIDE rating?
Moritz Franke is currently rated 1,684 in classical chess, 1,610 in rapid and 1,579 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,684 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Moritz Franke played?
Our database contains 37 games by Moritz Franke, covering Jul 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 14 draws, 17 losses (16.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Moritz Franke?
37 games by Moritz 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.