Prepare against Hartmut Ficken
DEU · World #80,433 classical · FIDE ID 1271608
When preparing against Hartmut Ficken, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (85%).
Our database contains 79 games by Hartmut Ficken, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hartmut Ficken's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hartmut Ficken 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 | 1,788 | 1,812 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 24 | 19 | 36 | 30.4% |
| As White | 39 | 14 | 9 | 16 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 40 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hartmut Ficken's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hartmut Ficken's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 97.4% | 48.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 48.7% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Ficken usually continues f4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Ficken usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Ficken usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Ficken usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 95.7% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 84.6% | 18.2% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Hartmut Ficken's chess games
All 79 games by Hartmut Ficken 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: 24 wins, 19 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C34 | King's Gambit | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Manfred Wuttke | 1,866 | ch-Bremen Open | B08 |
| Mar 2018 | Joachim Kropp | 1,859 | ch-Bremen Open | B01 |
| Mar 2018 | Reinhold Bergmann | 1,786 | ch-Bremen Open | B23 |
| Apr 2011 | Manfred Hedke | 1,724 | ch-Bremen Open | B50 |
| Apr 2011 | Gerold Menze | 1,648 | ch-Bremen Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bremen Open | 2018 | 69 | 29.5 | 1,726 |
| ch-Bremen | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 1,388 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hartmut Ficken's chess games?
79 games by Hartmut Ficken, 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 Hartmut Ficken has played.
What does Hartmut Ficken play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Hartmut Ficken opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hartmut Ficken answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Hartmut Ficken play as White?
As White, Hartmut Ficken's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (8 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hartmut Ficken play as Black?
As Black, Hartmut Ficken most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Hartmut Ficken's FIDE rating?
Hartmut Ficken is currently rated 1,788 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,812 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Hartmut Ficken played?
Our database contains 79 games by Hartmut Ficken, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 19 draws, 36 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hartmut Ficken?
79 games by Hartmut Ficken 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.