Prepare against Paul Frank
Austria · World #9,577 classical · FIDE ID 1612565
Our database contains 242 games by Paul Frank, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Frank's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Frank 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 | 2,176 | 2,295 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,193 | 2,276 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,102 | 2,334 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 242 | 74 | 75 | 93 | 30.6% |
| As White | 116 | 41 | 42 | 33 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 126 | 33 | 33 | 60 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Frank's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Frank's side.
First moves as White (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 66 | 56.9% | 50.8% |
| d4 | 47 | 40.5% | 54.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 57% of White games, 50.8% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Frank usually continues g3 (42.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Frank usually continues g3 (59.4% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Frank usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Frank usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Frank usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Frank usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 98.0% | 42.9% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 100.0% | 40.5% |
Paul Frank's chess games
All 242 games by Paul Frank 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: 74 wins, 75 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 28 | 10/6/12 | 35.7% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 19 | 5/8/6 | 26.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| E63 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E60 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 26 | 7/6/13 | 26.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 20 | 6/4/10 | 30.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Tamas Meszaros | 2,434 | chT2M-AUT 0809 | A46 |
| Apr 2020 | Florian Poetz | 2,422 | ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | A01 |
| Apr 2020 | Manfred Freitag | 2,356 | ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | E05 |
| Oct 2009 | Ulrich Ennsberger | 2,347 | chT2M-AUT 0910 | B31 |
| Feb 2015 | Valentin Dragnev | 2,345 | Graz Open A | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graz Open A | 2017 | 17 | 7 | 2,229 |
| Graz Open | 2015 | 15 | 7 | 2,122 |
| chT2M-AUT 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 3 | 2,089 |
| ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,306 |
| 14th Feffernitz Raika Open | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,066 |
| ch-AUT qual | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,306 |
| ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,262 |
| ch-AUT | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,232 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Frank's chess games?
242 games by Paul Frank, 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 Paul Frank has played.
What does Paul Frank play on the first move as White?
Across 116 games with White in our database, Paul Frank opens with 1.Nf3 (57% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Frank answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Paul Frank play as White?
As White, Paul Frank's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Frank play as Black?
As Black, Paul Frank most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 126 games.
What is Paul Frank's FIDE rating?
Paul Frank is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess, 2,193 in rapid and 2,102 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,295 (May 2011).
How many games has Paul Frank played?
Our database contains 242 games by Paul Frank, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 75 draws, 93 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Frank?
242 games by Paul Frank 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.