Jrg Hickl competed in the World Junior Chess Championship in 1983, he earned his international master title in 1986 and earned his first grandmaster (GM) norm at the 1987 Munich zonal.
He competed in the World Junior Chess Championship in 1983, sharing fifth. He earned his international master title in 1986. He earned his first grandmaster (GM) norm at the 1987 Munich zonal, placing second with 10/14 (+60=8). 
