Prepare against Patrick Strack
DEU · World #53,230 classical · FIDE ID 16266021
Our database contains 64 games by Patrick Strack, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Patrick Strack's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrick Strack 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 | 1,881 | 1,908 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,780 | 1,780 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 34.4% |
| As White | 33 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrick Strack's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrick Strack's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 72.7% | 60.4% |
| d4 | 8 | 24.2% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 60.4% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Strack usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Strack usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Strack usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Strack usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Strack usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Strack usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Patrick Strack's chess games
All 64 games by Patrick Strack in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 22 wins, 21 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B34 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | David Austrup | 1,868 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | B21 |
| Jul 2019 | Uwe Kaspar | 1,848 | 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | C07 |
| Jun 2015 | Holger Freiknecht | 1,837 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | C66 |
| Jul 2019 | Bozidar Begna | 1,829 | 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | E91 |
| Jun 2015 | Karl-Heinz Jaehnicke | 1,730 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2015 | 35 | 16.5 | 1,602 |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,829 |
| 44th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,543 |
| ch-GER U25-B | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,694 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1819 | 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2,072 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1718 | 2018 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,771 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrick Strack's chess games?
64 games by Patrick Strack, from Jun 2018 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 Patrick Strack has played.
What does Patrick Strack play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Patrick Strack opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrick Strack answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Patrick Strack play as White?
As White, Patrick Strack's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrick Strack play as Black?
As Black, Patrick Strack most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Patrick Strack's FIDE rating?
Patrick Strack is currently rated 1,881 in classical chess and 1,780 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,908 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Patrick Strack played?
Our database contains 64 games by Patrick Strack, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 21 draws, 21 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrick Strack?
64 games by Patrick Strack 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.