Prepare against Achim Heller
DEU · World #19,913 classical · FIDE ID 12901300
Our database contains 118 games by Achim Heller, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 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 | 2,058 | 2,138 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,035 | 2,051 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 28 | 36 | 54 | 23.7% |
| As White | 59 | 17 | 12 | 30 | 28.8% |
| As Black | 59 | 11 | 24 | 24 | 18.6% |
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 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 51 | 86.4% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 8 | 13.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Heller usually continues c4 (30.4% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Heller usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Heller usually continues c4 (14.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% 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 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 85.2% | 43.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 14.8% | 87.5% |
Achim Heller's chess games
All 118 games by Achim Heller in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 28 wins, 36 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 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% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
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% |
| 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% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 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 |
| Jan 2013 | Sebastian Mueer | 2,210 | Kaiserbrunnen Winter Open | A61 |
| Oct 2016 | Benjamin Ries | 2,190 | Oberliga NRW 1617 | D13 |
| Sep 2011 | Carsten Steinle | 2,146 | 37th Moehnesee Cup A | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga 2001-02 | 2002 | 13 | 0 | 2,076 |
| 45th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,908 |
| NRW Class2 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,227 |
| NRW Class2 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,939 |
| 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 |
| NRW Class1 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,962 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Achim Heller's chess games?
118 games by Achim Heller, from Sep 2009 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 Heller has played.
What does Achim Heller play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Achim Heller opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (14% 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 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Achim Heller play as White?
As White, Achim Heller's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 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); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Achim Heller's FIDE rating?
Achim Heller is currently rated 2,058 in classical chess, 2,035 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,138 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Achim Heller played?
Our database contains 118 games by Achim Heller, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 36 draws, 54 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Achim Heller?
118 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.