Prepare against Achim Heller
DEU · World #17,650 classical · FIDE ID 12901300
When preparing against Achim Heller, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 127 games by Achim Heller, covering Sep 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Achim Heller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Achim Heller 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 | 2,079 | 2,138 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,035 | 2,051 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 32 | 39 | 56 | 25.2% |
| As White | 64 | 19 | 14 | 31 | 29.7% |
| As Black | 63 | 13 | 25 | 25 | 20.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Achim Heller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Achim Heller's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 56 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| e4 | 8 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Heller usually continues c4 (30.4% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Heller usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Heller usually continues c4 (14.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Heller usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Heller usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Heller usually continues Bb5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 21 | 87.5% | 26.2% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 87.1% | 46.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 12.9% | 87.5% |
Achim Heller's chess games
All 127 games by Achim Heller in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 32 wins, 39 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 18 | 3/9/6 | 16.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Christoph Singer | 2,370 | 34th Bad Woerishofen Open | D36 |
| Feb 2018 | Klaus de Francesco | 2,325 | 34th Bad Woerishofen Open | A90 |
| Aug 2026 | Ulrich Nehmert | 2,256 | 23. Rheinland-Pfalz Senioren Open | D35 |
| Jan 2013 | Sebastian Mueer | 2,210 | Kaiserbrunnen Winter Open | A61 |
| Oct 2016 | Benjamin Ries | 2,190 | Oberliga NRW 1617 | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga 2001-02 | 2002 | 13 | 0 | 2,076 |
| NRW Class2 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,227 |
| 45th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,908 |
| NRW Class2 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,939 |
| 23. Rheinland-Pfalz Senioren Open | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,145 |
| 34th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,315 |
| Oberliga NRW 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,067 |
| 36th Moehnesee Cup | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,840 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Achim Heller's chess games?
127 games by Achim Heller, from Sep 2009 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 Achim Heller has played.
What does Achim Heller play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Achim Heller opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Achim Heller answers 1...c6 (88% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Achim Heller play as White?
As White, Achim Heller's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Achim Heller play as Black?
As Black, Achim Heller most often plays: Slav Defense (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Achim Heller's FIDE rating?
Achim Heller is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess, 2,035 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,138 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Achim Heller played?
Our database contains 127 games by Achim Heller, covering Sep 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 39 draws, 56 losses (25.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Achim Heller?
127 games by Achim Heller 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.