Prepare against Simon Lichtinger
DEU · World #61,748 classical · FIDE ID 16230442
When preparing against Simon Lichtinger, expect 1.Nf3 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Simon Lichtinger, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simon Lichtinger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Lichtinger 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 | 1,850 | 1,935 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,650 | 1,650 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 40.0% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Lichtinger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Lichtinger's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 8 | 53.3% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 5 | 33.3% | 80.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 53% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Lichtinger usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Lichtinger usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Lichtinger usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 80.0% score
- …d5 (80% of these games) — Lichtinger usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Lichtinger usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Simon Lichtinger's chess games
All 30 games by Simon Lichtinger in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 12 wins, 8 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Vincent Klugstedt | 1,984 | chT-GER U20 | E80 |
| Dec 2023 | Uelwi Hanmuradov | 1,867 | chT-GER U20 | D00 |
| Dec 2022 | Tim Uhlmann | 1,745 | chT-GER U16 | C00 |
| Aug 2022 | Manuel Herfurt | 1,656 | chT-GER U14 | C00 |
| Dec 2023 | Jan Niklas Kolzenburg | 1,621 | chT-GER U20 | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U14 | 2022 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,639 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,743 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2023 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,930 |
| Landesliga Nord U20 1819 | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,295 |
| 2nd Munich Laimer Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,618 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Lichtinger's chess games?
30 games by Simon Lichtinger, from Oct 2017 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 Simon Lichtinger has played.
What does Simon Lichtinger play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Simon Lichtinger opens with 1.Nf3 (53% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Lichtinger answers 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Simon Lichtinger play as White?
As White, Simon Lichtinger's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Lichtinger play as Black?
As Black, Simon Lichtinger most often plays: Alekhine Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Simon Lichtinger's FIDE rating?
Simon Lichtinger is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess and 1,650 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,935 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Simon Lichtinger played?
Our database contains 30 games by Simon Lichtinger, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 10 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Lichtinger?
30 games by Simon Lichtinger 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.