Prepare against Friedrich Dicks
DEU · World #78,706 classical · FIDE ID 24688061
When preparing against Friedrich Dicks, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Richter-Veresov Attack as White, 36.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 87 games by Friedrich Dicks, covering Jul 2009 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Friedrich Dicks's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Friedrich Dicks 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 | 1,796 | 1,821 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 26 | 19 | 42 | 29.9% |
| As White | 44 | 17 | 9 | 18 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 43 | 9 | 10 | 24 | 20.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Friedrich Dicks's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Friedrich Dicks's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 97.7% | 48.8% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 48.8% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Dicks usually continues Nc3 (52.3% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Dicks usually continues Nc3 (46.4% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Dicks usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Dicks usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 13 | 68.4% | 26.9% |
| g6 | 4 | 21.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 92.9% | 34.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Friedrich Dicks's chess games
All 87 games by Friedrich Dicks in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - Nov 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: 26 wins, 19 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A82 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2003 | Rainer Montignies | 2,079 | Herne Laufer Open | D00 |
| Aug 2003 | Ulf Gohla | 2,077 | 14th Recklinghausen Open | D01 |
| Aug 2020 | Wolfgang Meier | 1,817 | DSOL 06 Liga Final 1st | C13 |
| Jul 2019 | Daniel Schneider | 1,673 | 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | D01 |
| Sep 2020 | Andreas Schild | 1,645 | DSOL 06 Liga Final 1st | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open B | 2009 | 27 | 12 | 1,426 |
| 13th Recklinghausen Open | 2002 | 9 | 2 | 1,890 |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,606 |
| Herne Laufer Open | 2006 | 8 | 3 | 1,922 |
| Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | 2005 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,525 |
| 14th Recklinghausen Open | 2003 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,974 |
| 19th Ruhrhalbinsel Open | 2004 | 6 | 3 | 1,581 |
| Listiger Bauer Open | 2004 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,580 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Friedrich Dicks's chess games?
87 games by Friedrich Dicks, from Jul 2009 to Nov 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 Friedrich Dicks has played.
What does Friedrich Dicks play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Friedrich Dicks opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Friedrich Dicks answers 1...d6 (68% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games).
What openings does Friedrich Dicks play as White?
As White, Friedrich Dicks's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Friedrich Dicks play as Black?
As Black, Friedrich Dicks most often plays: Pirc Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Friedrich Dicks's FIDE rating?
Friedrich Dicks is currently rated 1,796 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,821 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Friedrich Dicks played?
Our database contains 87 games by Friedrich Dicks, covering Jul 2009 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 19 draws, 42 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Friedrich Dicks?
87 games by Friedrich Dicks 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.