Prepare against Patrick Lick
DEU · World #12,584 classical · FIDE ID 4676246
When preparing against Patrick Lick, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 271 games by Patrick Lick, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Patrick Lick's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrick Lick 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 | 2,134 | 2,241 | Feb 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,210 | 2,216 | Mar 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 271 | 127 | 81 | 63 | 46.9% |
| As White | 132 | 70 | 38 | 24 | 53.0% |
| As Black | 139 | 57 | 43 | 39 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrick Lick's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrick Lick's side.
First moves as White (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 53.0% | 70.7% |
| d4 | 52 | 39.4% | 67.3% |
| c4 | 7 | 5.3% | 42.9% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 70.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Lick usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Lick usually continues Nf3 (78.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Lick usually continues d4 (81.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 67.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lick usually continues c4 (73.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Lick usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Lick usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 57.5% | 59.5% |
| e6 | 23 | 31.5% | 56.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 5.5% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.1% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 71.1% | 51.6% |
| d5 | 10 | 22.2% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Patrick Lick's chess games
All 271 games by Patrick Lick in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 127 wins, 81 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| A17 | English Opening | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Dirk Hummel | 2,273 | Oberliga Nord W 1415 | D36 |
| Oct 2011 | Alexander Izrailev | 2,264 | chC-Hannover | E14 |
| Jan 2010 | Matthias Tonndorf | 2,199 | ch-Niedersachsen | B40 |
| Jul 2009 | Matthias Kiese | 2,184 | Daehne Cup Hannover | A43 |
| Oct 2014 | Peter Raabe | 2,178 | Oberliga Nord W 1415 | A44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hannover Region | 2011 | 36 | 22.5 | 1,948 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2012 | 23 | 13 | 2,204 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U14 | 2005 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,623 |
| chC-Hannover | 2012 | 12 | 9 | 2,295 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2001 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,132 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U10 | 2001 | 9 | 7 | 1,245 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,914 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U12 | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 925 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrick Lick's chess games?
271 games by Patrick Lick, from Jul 2008 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 Patrick Lick has played.
What does Patrick Lick play on the first move as White?
Across 132 games with White in our database, Patrick Lick opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrick Lick answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Patrick Lick play as White?
As White, Patrick Lick's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrick Lick play as Black?
As Black, Patrick Lick most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Patrick Lick's FIDE rating?
Patrick Lick is currently rated 2,134 in classical chess and 2,210 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,241 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Patrick Lick played?
Our database contains 271 games by Patrick Lick, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 127 wins, 81 draws, 63 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrick Lick?
271 games by Patrick Lick 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.