Prepare against Daniel Lichtmannecker
CM · DEU · World #7,536 classical · FIDE ID 12979414
When preparing against Daniel Lichtmannecker, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation as White, 43.8% over 32 games.
Our database contains 170 games by Daniel Lichtmannecker, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Lichtmannecker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Lichtmannecker 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 | 2,214 | 2,214 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,957 | 1,983 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,092 | 2,100 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 63 | 35 | 71 | 37.1% |
| As White | 82 | 34 | 16 | 31 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 88 | 29 | 19 | 40 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 61 | 74.4% | 53.3% |
| e4 | 21 | 25.6% | 47.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Lichtmannecker usually continues Nc3 (67.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Lichtmannecker usually continues Nc3 (38.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Lichtmannecker usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (62% of these games) — Lichtmannecker usually continues Nf3 (34.6% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Lichtmannecker usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Lichtmannecker usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 20 | 46.5% | 42.5% |
| e6 | 15 | 34.9% | 56.7% |
| e5 | 7 | 16.3% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 56.7% | 47.1% |
| e6 | 10 | 33.3% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.0% | 66.7% |
Daniel Lichtmannecker's chess games
All 170 games by Daniel Lichtmannecker in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - Aug 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: 63 wins, 35 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 32 | 14/5/13 | 43.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/0 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Marius Fromm | 2,453 | Titled Tue Early | A13 |
| Jun 2026 | Zarubitski,Viachaslau | 2,396 | 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | A40 |
| Jan 2025 | Pedro Ramon Martinez Reyes | 2,360 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Jan 2025 | Jan Pubantz | 2,339 | ch-Lower Saxony 2025 | B12 |
| May 2026 | Avramidou,Anastasia | 2,320 | Titled Tue 19th May 2026 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 54 | 21.5 | 2,081 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2022 | 14 | 9 | 2,092 |
| Niederbayernliga 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 1,836 |
| 3rd Itzehoe Open | 2024 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,265 |
| Bayernliga U20 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,739 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,564 |
| ch-Lower Saxony 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,201 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,856 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Lichtmannecker's chess games?
170 games by Daniel Lichtmannecker, from May 2015 to Aug 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 Daniel Lichtmannecker has played.
What does Daniel Lichtmannecker play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Daniel Lichtmannecker opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Lichtmannecker answers 1...c6 (47% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Daniel Lichtmannecker play as White?
As White, Daniel Lichtmannecker's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (32 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Lichtmannecker play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Lichtmannecker most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Daniel Lichtmannecker's FIDE rating?
Daniel Lichtmannecker is currently rated 2,214 in classical chess, 1,957 in rapid and 2,092 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,214 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Daniel Lichtmannecker played?
Our database contains 170 games by Daniel Lichtmannecker, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 35 draws, 71 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Lichtmannecker?
170 games by Daniel Lichtmannecker 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.