Prepare against Reiner Franke
DEU · World #14,095 classical · FIDE ID 4603680
Our database contains 145 games by Reiner Franke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Reiner Franke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reiner 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 | 2,115 | 2,287 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 56 | 48 | 41 | 38.6% |
| As White | 73 | 35 | 24 | 14 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 72 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reiner Franke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reiner Franke's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 46 | 63.0% | 58.7% |
| c4 | 15 | 20.5% | 73.3% |
| d4 | 12 | 16.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 63% of White games, 58.7% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Franke usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Franke usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Franke usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 73.3% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Franke usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Franke usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Franke usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 80.0% | 51.8% |
| d5 | 7 | 20.0% | 14.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 37.5% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 31.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Reiner Franke's chess games
All 145 games by Reiner Franke 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: 56 wins, 48 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A87 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1998 | Thomas Krause | 2,500 | Oberliga Nord W 9899 | A36 |
| Jan 1994 | Peter Panzer | 2,420 | Oberliga Nord W 9394 | A34 |
| Feb 1981 | Karl-Heinz Podzielny | 2,385 | Bundesliga 1980-81 | E69 |
| Jan 1998 | Kai Wesseln | 2,365 | BL2-Nord 9798 | A04 |
| Mar 1981 | Bernd Feustel | 2,355 | Bundesliga 1980-81 | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga 1980-81 | 1981 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,277 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,173 |
| Oberliga Nord W 2122 | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,123 |
| Oberliga Nord W 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,090 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,117 |
| Oberliga Nord W 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,038 |
| 26th chT-GER Seniors | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 2,356 |
| ch-USA amat North | 1994 | 6 | 4 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reiner Franke's chess games?
145 games by Reiner Franke, 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 Reiner Franke has played.
What does Reiner Franke play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Reiner Franke opens with 1.Nf3 (63% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reiner Franke answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Reiner Franke play as White?
As White, Reiner Franke's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (16 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reiner Franke play as Black?
As Black, Reiner Franke most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Reiner Franke's FIDE rating?
Reiner Franke is currently rated 2,115 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,287 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Reiner Franke played?
Our database contains 145 games by Reiner Franke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 48 draws, 41 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reiner Franke?
145 games by Reiner 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.