Prepare against Hans-Juergen Lichtmannecker
DEU · World #104,686 classical · FIDE ID 12976911
When preparing against Hans-Juergen Lichtmannecker, expect 1.e4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (67%).
Our database contains 137 games by Hans-Juergen Lichtmannecker, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Juergen Lichtmannecker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Juergen 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 | 1,716 | 1,822 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,816 | 1,816 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,756 | 1,780 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 43 | 28 | 66 | 31.4% |
| As White | 67 | 23 | 10 | 34 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 70 | 20 | 18 | 32 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans-Juergen Lichtmannecker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans-Juergen Lichtmannecker's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 44.8% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 25 | 37.3% | 46.0% |
| g4 | 11 | 16.4% | 36.4% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Lichtmannecker usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Lichtmannecker usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Lichtmannecker usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 46.0% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Lichtmannecker usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Lichtmannecker usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Lichtmannecker usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 58.8% | 47.5% |
| c5 | 5 | 14.7% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.8% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 12 | 66.7% | 45.8% |
| f5 | 5 | 27.8% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Hans-Juergen Lichtmannecker's chess games
All 137 games by Hans-Juergen Lichtmannecker in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 43 wins, 28 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A85 | Rat Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A54 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Joachim Demmer | 1,852 | Niederbayernliga 1011 | A81 |
| Jan 2008 | Thomas Bernauer | 1,836 | ch-Niederbayern MK 49th | A00 |
| Apr 2014 | Franz Haselbeck | 1,827 | ch-Niederbayern | D01 |
| Jan 2007 | Peter Sierian | 1,765 | 48th Niederbayern-ch MK | A85 |
| Jan 2006 | Johann Viertlboeck | 1,718 | ch-Niederbayern MK 47th | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niederbayern | 2015 | 45 | 18.5 | 1,700 |
| ch-North Bayern | 2004 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,095 |
| chB-Niederbayern | 2000 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,132 |
| Niederbayernliga 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 2 | 1,631 |
| 48th Niederbayern-ch MK | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,793 |
| ch-Nord Bayern | 2001 | 8 | 2.5 | – |
| ch-Niederbayern MK 47th | 2006 | 8 | 4 | 1,627 |
| ch-Niederbayern MK 49th | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 1,699 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans-Juergen Lichtmannecker's chess games?
137 games by Hans-Juergen Lichtmannecker, from Dec 2015 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 Hans-Juergen Lichtmannecker has played.
What does Hans-Juergen Lichtmannecker play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Hans-Juergen Lichtmannecker opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.g4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Juergen Lichtmannecker answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (67% of games), 1...f5 (28% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Hans-Juergen Lichtmannecker play as White?
As White, Hans-Juergen Lichtmannecker's most-played openings in our database are: Grob's Attack (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Juergen Lichtmannecker play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Juergen Lichtmannecker most often plays: Réti Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Rat Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Hans-Juergen Lichtmannecker's FIDE rating?
Hans-Juergen Lichtmannecker is currently rated 1,716 in classical chess, 1,816 in rapid and 1,756 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,822 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Hans-Juergen Lichtmannecker played?
Our database contains 137 games by Hans-Juergen Lichtmannecker, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 28 draws, 66 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Juergen Lichtmannecker?
137 games by Hans-Juergen 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.