Prepare against Peter Lichmann
DEU · World #4,325 classical · FIDE ID 14111268
When preparing against Peter Lichmann, expect 1.e4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 40.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 341 games by Peter Lichmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Lichmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Lichmann 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 | 2,294 | 2,389 | Oct 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 341 | 148 | 96 | 97 | 43.4% |
| As White | 177 | 84 | 49 | 44 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 164 | 64 | 47 | 53 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Lichmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Lichmann's side.
First moves as White (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 86 | 48.6% | 55.2% |
| d4 | 75 | 42.4% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 13 | 7.3% | 61.5% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Lichmann usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Lichmann usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Lichmann usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Lichmann usually continues c4 (66.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Lichmann usually continues c4 (71.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Lichmann usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 41 | 47.1% | 52.4% |
| c5 | 25 | 28.7% | 68.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 9.2% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 7 | 8.0% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 4.6% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 93.8% | 47.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Peter Lichmann's chess games
All 341 games by Peter Lichmann 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: 148 wins, 96 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A24 | English Opening | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B22 | French Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Lars Thiede | 2,468 | BL2-Nord 0708 | A15 |
| Nov 2008 | Ewgeni Gisbrecht | 2,436 | Oberliga Nord W 0809 | D13 |
| Apr 2014 | Zbigniew Strzemiecki | 2,428 | BL2-Nord 1314 | A04 |
| Nov 2022 | Alexander Hoffmann | 2,399 | Oberliga Nord W 2223 | A48 |
| Nov 2011 | Reinhard Postler | 2,367 | BL2-Nord 1112 | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UKR U10 | 2001 | 19 | 14 | 2,501 |
| ch-UKR sf | 2005 | 18 | 8 | 2,217 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2002 | 11 | 10 | 2,015 |
| Wch U10 | 2001 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,252 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,216 |
| BL2-Nord 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,391 |
| ch-UKR sf U14 | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,078 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,272 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Lichmann's chess games?
341 games by Peter Lichmann, 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 Peter Lichmann has played.
What does Peter Lichmann play on the first move as White?
Across 177 games with White in our database, Peter Lichmann opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.b3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Lichmann answers 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Peter Lichmann play as White?
As White, Peter Lichmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 177 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Lichmann play as Black?
As Black, Peter Lichmann most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 164 games.
What is Peter Lichmann's FIDE rating?
Peter Lichmann is currently rated 2,294 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,389 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Peter Lichmann played?
Our database contains 341 games by Peter Lichmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 148 wins, 96 draws, 97 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Lichmann?
341 games by Peter Lichmann 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.