Prepare against Fabian Fichter
FM · DEU · World #7,311 classical · FIDE ID 24613258
Our database contains 318 games by Fabian Fichter, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Fabian Fichter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabian Fichter 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 | 2,219 | 2,305 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,195 | 2,267 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,100 | 2,252 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 318 | 125 | 54 | 139 | 39.3% |
| As White | 159 | 64 | 27 | 68 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 159 | 61 | 27 | 71 | 38.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabian Fichter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabian Fichter's side.
First moves as White (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 105 | 69.5% | 55.7% |
| c4 | 37 | 24.5% | 36.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 4.0% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Fichter usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Fichter usually continues Nf3 (71.1% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Fichter usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 36.5% score
- …e5 (49% of these games) — Fichter usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Fichter usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Fichter usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 50.0% | 48.7% |
| d5 | 18 | 23.7% | 47.2% |
| c6 | 17 | 22.4% | 61.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 33 | 70.2% | 39.4% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 27.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Fabian Fichter's chess games
All 318 games by Fabian Fichter in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 125 wins, 54 draws, 139 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 35 | 18/6/11 | 51.4% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 21 | 9/2/10 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez | 2,500 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Feb 2018 | Aleksandr Karpatchev | 2,494 | 9th Pfalz Open A | C47 |
| Apr 2026 | Arthur Pijpers | 2,486 | Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Freestyle Open A | ? |
| Apr 2024 | Robert Rabiega | 2,466 | Titled Tue Early | A85 |
| Jul 2024 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Early | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 156 | 62.5 | 2,154 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg U12 | 2002 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,491 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2002 | 11 | 6 | 1,506 |
| 11th Pfalz Open A | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,173 |
| BL2-Sued 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,430 |
| 3rd DEM Chess960 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,178 |
| 1st Baden-Baden Grenke Open | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,156 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,090 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fabian Fichter's chess games?
318 games by Fabian Fichter, from Oct 2004 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 Fabian Fichter has played.
What does Fabian Fichter play on the first move as White?
Across 151 games with White in our database, Fabian Fichter opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabian Fichter answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Fabian Fichter play as White?
As White, Fabian Fichter's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (35 games, 51.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (19 games, 42.1% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 159 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabian Fichter play as Black?
As Black, Fabian Fichter most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 159 games.
What is Fabian Fichter's FIDE rating?
Fabian Fichter is currently rated 2,219 in classical chess, 2,195 in rapid and 2,100 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,305 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Fabian Fichter played?
Our database contains 318 games by Fabian Fichter, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 125 wins, 54 draws, 139 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabian Fichter?
318 games by Fabian Fichter 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.