Prepare against Holger Eick
DEU · World #140,807 classical · FIDE ID 12929883
When preparing against Holger Eick, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Holger Eick, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Holger Eick's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Holger Eick 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 | 1,618 | 1,663 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,524 | 1,602 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 23.3% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 6.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Holger Eick's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Holger Eick's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Eick usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Eick usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Eick usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Eick usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Eick usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Eick usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Holger Eick's chess games
All 30 games by Holger Eick in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 7 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | Kurt Rist | 1,670 | Solingen Karneval Open | D04 |
| Oct 2011 | Rico Wittke | 1,150 | Lippe Cup-C 08th | B22 |
| Oct 2011 | Benedikt Aidan Goerner | 1,107 | Lippe Cup-C 08th | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2013 | 9 | 2 | 1,338 |
| 4th Vellmar Open B | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,656 |
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2011 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,600 |
| Lippe Cup-C 08th | 2011 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,240 |
| 7th Lippe Cup B | 2010 | 4 | 1 | 1,059 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Holger Eick's chess games?
30 games by Holger Eick, from May 2012 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 Holger Eick has played.
What does Holger Eick play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Holger Eick opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Holger Eick answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Holger Eick play as White?
As White, Holger Eick's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Holger Eick play as Black?
As Black, Holger Eick most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Holger Eick's FIDE rating?
Holger Eick is currently rated 1,618 in classical chess, 1,524 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,663 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Holger Eick played?
Our database contains 30 games by Holger Eick, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Holger Eick?
30 games by Holger Eick 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.