Prepare against Sven Spickermann
DEU · World #37,019 classical · FIDE ID 16248767
When preparing against Sven Spickermann, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 53 games by Sven Spickermann, covering Dec 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sven Spickermann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sven Spickermann 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 | 1,949 | 2,021 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,989 | 2,007 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,933 | 1,938 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 17 | 14 | 22 | 32.1% |
| As White | 28 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 25 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sven Spickermann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sven Spickermann's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 96.4% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Spickermann usually continues Nf3 (79.2% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Spickermann usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Spickermann usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Spickermann usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 100.0% | 28.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Sven Spickermann's chess games
All 53 games by Sven Spickermann in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2017 - 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: 17 wins, 14 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Thomas Windfuhr | 2,231 | 46th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | D02 |
| Jul 2018 | Joerg Groneberg | 2,034 | 46th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | B39 |
| Aug 2024 | Lucia Stoll | 1,984 | 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | B92 |
| Jul 2019 | Finn Meinschien | 1,908 | 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open | B38 |
| Aug 2008 | Michael Kemmler | 1,882 | 8th Duesseldorf Nord Cup GrE | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,878 |
| 46th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,019 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,753 |
| Krefeld Christmas Open | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,959 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,896 |
| Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2026 | Open B | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,838 |
| 9th Duesseldorf Nord Cup | 2009 | 5 | 1 | 1,582 |
| 8th Duesseldorf Nord Cup GrE | 2008 | 5 | 3 | 1,944 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sven Spickermann's chess games?
53 games by Sven Spickermann, from Dec 2017 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 Sven Spickermann has played.
What does Sven Spickermann play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Sven Spickermann opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sven Spickermann answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Sven Spickermann play as White?
As White, Sven Spickermann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sven Spickermann play as Black?
As Black, Sven Spickermann most often plays: Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Sven Spickermann's FIDE rating?
Sven Spickermann is currently rated 1,949 in classical chess, 1,989 in rapid and 1,933 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,021 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Sven Spickermann played?
Our database contains 53 games by Sven Spickermann, covering Dec 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 14 draws, 22 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sven Spickermann?
53 games by Sven Spickermann 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.