Prepare against Joerg Cichon
DEU · World #101,651 classical · FIDE ID 16201523
When preparing against Joerg Cichon, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 119 games by Joerg Cichon, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joerg Cichon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joerg Cichon 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 | 1,725 | 1,891 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 32 | 45 | 42 | 26.9% |
| As White | 61 | 17 | 23 | 21 | 27.9% |
| As Black | 58 | 15 | 22 | 21 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joerg Cichon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joerg Cichon's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 93.4% | 49.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 49.1% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Cichon usually continues Nf3 (29.2% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Cichon usually continues d3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Cichon usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Cichon usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Cichon usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (33% of these games) — Cichon usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 90.5% | 47.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 82.4% | 39.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 11.8% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Joerg Cichon's chess games
All 119 games by Joerg Cichon in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 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: 32 wins, 45 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 10 | 0/6/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Hans-Dieter Maetzing | 1,998 | 32nd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | B07 |
| Feb 2016 | Ulrich Fitzke | 1,909 | 32nd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | E61 |
| May 2014 | Mario Rutsatz | 1,896 | ch-Frankfurt A | A04 |
| Aug 2019 | Martin Bigott | 1,860 | 31st Wiesbaden Open | E97 |
| Aug 2016 | Lothar Wagner | 1,828 | 28th chB-GER Seniors | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2022 | 23 | 9.5 | 1,669 |
| 32nd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,979 |
| 5th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,728 |
| 31st ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,553 |
| 33rd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,873 |
| 28th chB-GER Seniors | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,982 |
| 4th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1,709 |
| 34th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,607 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joerg Cichon's chess games?
119 games by Joerg Cichon, from Mar 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 Joerg Cichon has played.
What does Joerg Cichon play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Joerg Cichon opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joerg Cichon answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Joerg Cichon play as White?
As White, Joerg Cichon's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joerg Cichon play as Black?
As Black, Joerg Cichon most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Joerg Cichon's FIDE rating?
Joerg Cichon is currently rated 1,725 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,891 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Joerg Cichon played?
Our database contains 119 games by Joerg Cichon, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 45 draws, 42 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joerg Cichon?
119 games by Joerg Cichon 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.