Prepare against Lisa Sickmann
WFM · DEU · World #27,244 classical · FIDE ID 16267818
When preparing against Lisa Sickmann, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 471 games by Lisa Sickmann, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lisa Sickmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lisa Sickmann 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 | 2,003 | 2,251 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,946 | 1,946 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,057 | 2,110 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 471 | 179 | 58 | 234 | 38.0% |
| As White | 235 | 85 | 29 | 121 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 236 | 94 | 29 | 113 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lisa Sickmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lisa Sickmann's side.
First moves as White (235 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 139 | 59.1% | 48.2% |
| d4 | 95 | 40.4% | 34.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 48.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Sickmann usually continues Nf3 (44.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Sickmann usually continues Nf3 (51.6% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Sickmann usually continues d4 (36.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 34.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Sickmann usually continues c4 (31.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Sickmann usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Sickmann usually continues c4 (21.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 67 | 48.2% | 58.2% |
| c5 | 38 | 27.3% | 53.9% |
| c6 | 25 | 18.0% | 26.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 54.0% | 30.9% |
| d5 | 28 | 44.4% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Lisa Sickmann's chess games
All 471 games by Lisa Sickmann in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - Aug 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: 179 wins, 58 draws, 234 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 26 | 10/5/11 | 38.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 6/2/11 | 31.6% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 18 | 8/1/9 | 44.4% |
| E01 | Catalan | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/0/8 | 38.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Gaston Needleman | 2,429 | Titled Tue Early | A58 |
| Aug 2024 | Sergei Ljukin | 2,362 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Jun 2025 | Dmitry Gurevich | 2,347 | Titled Tue Early | E91 |
| Jul 2024 | Wadhawan Daaevik | 2,324 | Titled Tue Early | A08 |
| Jan 2025 | Kirill Kopjonkin | 2,314 | Titled Tue Early | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 187 | 59.5 | 2,016 |
| ch-GER Blitz w | 2025 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,156 |
| ch-GER U10 Girls | 2020 | 25 | 17 | 1,297 |
| chT-GER U20 Girls | 2023 | 19 | 10 | 1,701 |
| ch-GER U12 Girls | 2022 | 18 | 15.5 | 1,635 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2024 | 18 | 7 | 1,673 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2023 | 13 | 9 | 1,678 |
| 97th DFEM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,998 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lisa Sickmann's chess games?
471 games by Lisa Sickmann, from Aug 2018 to Aug 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 Lisa Sickmann has played.
What does Lisa Sickmann play on the first move as White?
Across 235 games with White in our database, Lisa Sickmann opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lisa Sickmann answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Lisa Sickmann play as White?
As White, Lisa Sickmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 235 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lisa Sickmann play as Black?
As Black, Lisa Sickmann most often plays: Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 236 games.
What is Lisa Sickmann's FIDE rating?
Lisa Sickmann is currently rated 2,003 in classical chess, 1,946 in rapid and 2,057 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,251 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Lisa Sickmann played?
Our database contains 471 games by Lisa Sickmann, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 179 wins, 58 draws, 234 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lisa Sickmann?
471 games by Lisa Sickmann 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.