Prepare against Achim Heinl
DEU · World #13,258 classical · FIDE ID 4629710
Our database contains 179 games by Achim Heinl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Achim Heinl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Achim Heinl 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 | 2,125 | 2,235 | Jul 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,097 | 2,143 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 179 | 64 | 76 | 39 | 35.8% |
| As White | 85 | 33 | 39 | 13 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 94 | 31 | 37 | 26 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Achim Heinl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Achim Heinl's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 36 | 42.4% | 56.9% |
| d4 | 28 | 32.9% | 73.2% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 21.2% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 42% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Heinl usually continues Nc3 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Heinl usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Heinl usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 73.2% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Heinl usually continues Nf3 (81.8% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Heinl usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Heinl usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 100.0% | 52.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 70.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
Achim Heinl's chess games
All 179 games by Achim Heinl 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: 64 wins, 76 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1987 | Manfred Mudelsee | 2,385 | BL2-Sued-West 8788 | D61 |
| Mar 1997 | Gerhard Biebinger | 2,340 | Oberliga Baden 9697 | A35 |
| Dec 1991 | Joerg Pape | 2,310 | Oberliga Baden 9192 | A48 |
| Dec 1995 | Marcel Wildi | 2,310 | Oberliga Baden 9596 | E60 |
| Jan 1994 | Helmut Scherer | 2,295 | Oberliga Baden 9394 | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chM-Bahn | 1994 | 17 | 9.5 | – |
| 29th Merano Gold Cup | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,098 |
| Oberliga Baden 9293 | 1993 | 8 | 3 | 2,250 |
| Oberliga Baden 9697 | 1997 | 8 | 4 | 2,302 |
| Oberliga Baden 9596 | 1996 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,325 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,127 |
| chT-Bahn | 1993 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 2,056 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Achim Heinl's chess games?
179 games by Achim Heinl, 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 Achim Heinl has played.
What does Achim Heinl play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Achim Heinl opens with 1.c4 (42% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Achim Heinl answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games).
What openings does Achim Heinl play as White?
As White, Achim Heinl's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Achim Heinl play as Black?
As Black, Achim Heinl most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Achim Heinl's FIDE rating?
Achim Heinl is currently rated 2,125 in classical chess, 2,097 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,235 (Jul 2013).
How many games has Achim Heinl played?
Our database contains 179 games by Achim Heinl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 76 draws, 39 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Achim Heinl?
179 games by Achim Heinl 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.