Prepare against Norbert Hickl
DEU · World #61,701 classical · FIDE ID 1270443
When preparing against Norbert Hickl, expect 1.c4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (75%).
Our database contains 37 games by Norbert Hickl, covering Nov 2009 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Norbert Hickl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norbert Hickl 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 | 1,851 | 1,912 | Sep 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 15 | 6 | 16 | 40.5% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norbert Hickl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norbert Hickl's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 10 | 58.8% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 41.2% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 59% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Hickl usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Hickl usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Hickl usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Hickl usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Hickl usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Hickl usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 75.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
Norbert Hickl's chess games
All 37 games by Norbert Hickl in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - Nov 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: 15 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D63 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2002 | Klaus Reinhold | 2,161 | 13th Recklinghausen Open | E02 |
| Aug 2002 | Sebastian Thiemann | 2,065 | 13th Recklinghausen Open | C12 |
| Aug 2002 | Maksim Iounoussov | 2,053 | 13th Recklinghausen Open | A20 |
| Aug 2002 | Juergen Lutz | 2,030 | 13th Recklinghausen Open | E64 |
| Oct 2009 | Klaus Haverkamp | 1,980 | 20th Goch Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Recklinghausen Open | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,171 |
| 21st Goch Open | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,794 |
| 20th Goch Open | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,925 |
| Kleve Open | 2001 | 7 | 3 | 2,052 |
| ch-Rheinhausen 5th | 2001 | 5 | 2.5 | – |
| 14th ch-Rheinhausen | 2010 | 1 | 1 | – |
| 14th Goch Open | 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1,735 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norbert Hickl's chess games?
37 games by Norbert Hickl, from Nov 2009 to Nov 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 Norbert Hickl has played.
What does Norbert Hickl play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Norbert Hickl opens with 1.c4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norbert Hickl answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Norbert Hickl play as White?
As White, Norbert Hickl's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norbert Hickl play as Black?
As Black, Norbert Hickl most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Norbert Hickl's FIDE rating?
Norbert Hickl is currently rated 1,851 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,912 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Norbert Hickl played?
Our database contains 37 games by Norbert Hickl, covering Nov 2009 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norbert Hickl?
37 games by Norbert Hickl 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.