Prepare against Erich Lichtl
Austria · World #18,735 classical · FIDE ID 1618709
Our database contains 38 games by Erich Lichtl, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erich Lichtl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erich Lichtl 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 | 2,068 | 2,136 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,073 | 2,085 | Jul 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,011 | 2,106 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 17 | 8 | 13 | 44.7% |
| As White | 19 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erich Lichtl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erich Lichtl's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 68.4% | 73.1% |
| b3 | 6 | 31.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 73.1% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Lichtl usually continues Nc3 (90.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Lichtl usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Lichtl usually continues dxc5 (100.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 32% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Lichtl usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Lichtl usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Lichtl usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Erich Lichtl's chess games
All 38 games by Erich Lichtl in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 17 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Manfred Freitag | 2,356 | ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | B11 |
| Apr 2020 | Siegfried Neuschmied | 2,268 | ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | A01 |
| May 2020 | Sebastian Bauer | 2,237 | ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | B10 |
| May 2020 | Alexander Meier | 2,226 | ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | A01 |
| Apr 2020 | Christian Pirker | 2,167 | ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,112 |
| ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,322 |
| ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,094 |
| ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | 2020 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,714 |
| Donau Open 20th | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 2,192 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erich Lichtl's chess games?
38 games by Erich Lichtl, from May 2011 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 Erich Lichtl has played.
What does Erich Lichtl play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Erich Lichtl opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.b3 (32% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erich Lichtl answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Erich Lichtl play as White?
As White, Erich Lichtl's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erich Lichtl play as Black?
As Black, Erich Lichtl most often plays: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Erich Lichtl's FIDE rating?
Erich Lichtl is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess, 2,073 in rapid and 2,011 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Erich Lichtl played?
Our database contains 38 games by Erich Lichtl, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erich Lichtl?
38 games by Erich Lichtl 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.