Prepare against Joachim Kick
DEU · World #17,895 classical · FIDE ID 4626290
Our database contains 322 games by Joachim Kick, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joachim Kick's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joachim Kick 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 | 2,076 | 2,207 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 322 | 96 | 133 | 93 | 29.8% |
| As White | 149 | 53 | 60 | 36 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 173 | 43 | 73 | 57 | 24.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joachim Kick's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joachim Kick's side.
First moves as White (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 107 | 71.8% | 57.5% |
| c4 | 40 | 26.8% | 52.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 72% of White games, 57.5% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Kick usually continues c4 (54.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kick usually continues d4 (48.3% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Kick usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 52.5% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kick usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Kick usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Kick usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 81.1% | 48.3% |
| e5 | 14 | 18.9% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 59 | 96.7% | 47.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Joachim Kick's chess games
All 322 games by Joachim Kick in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 96 wins, 133 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 39 | 11/19/9 | 28.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 22 | 10/6/6 | 45.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B00 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D14 | Slav Defense | 43 | 10/25/8 | 23.3% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 20 | 3/7/10 | 15.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Sebastian Siebrecht | 2,471 | 15th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | E68 |
| Apr 2007 | Max Scherer | 2,346 | ch-Baden | B00 |
| Oct 2001 | Jens Kipper | 2,320 | 5th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | D10 |
| Nov 2022 | Dariusz Mikrut | 2,317 | 25th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | A40 |
| Nov 2008 | Gerald Loew | 2,307 | 12th ch-Bayern I Bank Hofmann | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden | 2007 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,259 |
| ch-Baden BM | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 2,189 |
| ch-Baden HT3 | 1994 | 11 | 8 | – |
| ch-Baden HT | 1993 | 10 | 6 | – |
| Hassloch Open A | 1999 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,174 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,290 |
| ch-Baden Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,037 |
| Oberliga Baden 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,201 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joachim Kick's chess games?
322 games by Joachim Kick, from Apr 2003 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 Joachim Kick has played.
What does Joachim Kick play on the first move as White?
Across 149 games with White in our database, Joachim Kick opens with 1.Nf3 (72% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joachim Kick answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Joachim Kick play as White?
As White, Joachim Kick's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (39 games, 28.2% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (21 games, 47.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 149 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joachim Kick play as Black?
As Black, Joachim Kick most often plays: Slav Defense (43 games, 23.3% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (20 games, 15.0% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 173 games.
What is Joachim Kick's FIDE rating?
Joachim Kick is currently rated 2,076 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Joachim Kick played?
Our database contains 322 games by Joachim Kick, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 133 draws, 93 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joachim Kick?
322 games by Joachim Kick 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.