Prepare against Helmut Lick
DEU · World #114,463 classical · FIDE ID 12936251
When preparing against Helmut Lick, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 179 games by Helmut Lick, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Lick's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut Lick 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 | 1,689 | 1,730 | May 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,678 | 1,678 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 179 | 53 | 31 | 95 | 29.6% |
| As White | 93 | 29 | 22 | 42 | 31.2% |
| As Black | 86 | 24 | 9 | 53 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Lick's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Lick's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 53.8% | 44.0% |
| e4 | 36 | 38.7% | 40.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 44.0% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Lick usually continues c4 (65.6% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Lick usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Lick usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 40.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Lick usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Lick usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Lick usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 44.7% | 23.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 13.2% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 13.2% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 10.5% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 71.4% | 32.0% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 28.6% | 60.0% |
Helmut Lick's chess games
All 179 games by Helmut Lick in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 53 wins, 31 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/8/0 | 11.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D94 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Guenter-Fritz Obert | 2,018 | Daehne Cup Region 15/16 II | A33 |
| Mar 2015 | Hans Kielstein | 1,875 | 22nd Leipzig VfB Open | C50 |
| Mar 2015 | Nils Brylski | 1,734 | 22nd Leipzig VfB Open | C54 |
| Jul 2019 | Robert Altmann | 1,721 | Niedersachsen ch Seniors | A06 |
| Oct 2016 | Stefan Vu Richter | 1,668 | chB-Hannover | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hannover Region | 2015 | 27 | 10.5 | 1,561 |
| ch-Hannover A | 2014 | 21 | 13 | 1,380 |
| ch-Langenhagen Open | 2018 | 17 | 3 | 1,463 |
| Hannover Bezirks Open | 2019 | 11 | 3 | 1,356 |
| chB-Hannover | 2016 | 10 | 3 | 1,476 |
| Lueneburg Open B | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,624 |
| 22nd Leipzig VfB Open | 2015 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,687 |
| ch-Hannover MT | 2004 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,483 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Lick's chess games?
179 games by Helmut Lick, from Apr 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 Helmut Lick has played.
What does Helmut Lick play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Helmut Lick opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Lick answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Helmut Lick play as White?
As White, Helmut Lick's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Lick play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Lick most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Helmut Lick's FIDE rating?
Helmut Lick is currently rated 1,689 in classical chess, 1,678 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,730 (May 2015).
How many games has Helmut Lick played?
Our database contains 179 games by Helmut Lick, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 31 draws, 95 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Lick?
179 games by Helmut Lick 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.