Prepare against Willy Iclicki
FM · Liechtenstein · World #51,430 classical · FIDE ID 200450
When preparing against Willy Iclicki, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 0.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 217 games by Willy Iclicki, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Willy Iclicki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Willy Iclicki 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 | 1,887 | 2,212 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,824 | 2,013 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,915 | 1,996 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 217 | 27 | 70 | 120 | 12.4% |
| As White | 108 | 17 | 39 | 52 | 15.7% |
| As Black | 109 | 10 | 31 | 68 | 9.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Willy Iclicki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Willy Iclicki's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 104 | 96.3% | 34.1% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 34.1% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Iclicki usually continues c4 (30.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Iclicki usually continues c4 (39.1% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Iclicki usually continues c4 (18.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Iclicki usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Iclicki usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 54 | 96.4% | 24.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 96.4% | 27.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Willy Iclicki's chess games
All 217 games by Willy Iclicki in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 27 wins, 70 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 24 | 0/10/14 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 0/3/7 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2001 | Laurent Fressinet | 2,606 | WICC qual Dubai sf 25'+10 | B19 |
| Jan 1989 | Mordechai Shrentzel | 2,325 | Haringey | A52 |
| Jan 1986 | Pierre Moulin | 2,310 | OHRA-B | E27 |
| Jan 1987 | Thierry Penson | 2,265 | OHRA Open | E49 |
| Mar 2014 | Arlette Van Weersel | 2,176 | Reykjavik Open | D91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haringey | 1989 | 18 | 4 | 2,181 |
| Brussels OHRA-04 | 1985 | 13 | 0.5 | 2,120 |
| Givataim Elitzur Winter | 2007 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,034 |
| 8th EU Small Countries Blitz Open | 2023 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,720 |
| 17th chT-EU | 2009 | 9 | 1 | 2,046 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,917 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,975 |
| OHRA-B | 1986 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,167 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Willy Iclicki's chess games?
217 games by Willy Iclicki, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Willy Iclicki has played.
What does Willy Iclicki play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Willy Iclicki opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Willy Iclicki answers 1...c6 (96% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Willy Iclicki play as White?
As White, Willy Iclicki's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Willy Iclicki play as Black?
As Black, Willy Iclicki most often plays: Slav Defense (24 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Willy Iclicki's FIDE rating?
Willy Iclicki is currently rated 1,887 in classical chess, 1,824 in rapid and 1,915 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Willy Iclicki played?
Our database contains 217 games by Willy Iclicki, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 70 draws, 120 losses (12.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Willy Iclicki?
217 games by Willy Iclicki 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.