Prepare against Alexander Heimann
United States · World #8,376 classical · FIDE ID 2006073
Our database contains 122 games by Alexander Heimann, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Heimann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Heimann 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 | 2,198 | 2,290 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 59 | 21 | 42 | 48.4% |
| As White | 64 | 33 | 12 | 19 | 51.6% |
| As Black | 58 | 26 | 9 | 23 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Heimann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Heimann's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 68.8% | 69.3% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 23.4% | 43.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 69.3% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Heimann usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Heimann usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Heimann usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 43.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Heimann usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Heimann usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Heimann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 46.4% | 57.7% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 28.6% | 93.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| g5 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 81.5% | 31.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.4% | 100.0% |
Alexander Heimann's chess games
All 122 games by Alexander Heimann in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - Aug 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: 59 wins, 21 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A32 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Borg Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,620 | PRO League Stage | C28 |
| Jun 2025 | Pa Iniyan | 2,573 | Titled Tue Early | B10 |
| Jun 2025 | V Sanal | 2,564 | Titled Tue Early | B04 |
| Jun 2020 | Razvan Preotu | 2,487 | Titled Tue | B00 |
| Feb 2017 | Omer Reshef | 2,461 | PRO League Stage | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 63 | 38.5 | 2,365 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,302 |
| Bay Area IM | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,343 |
| PRO League Pacific | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,351 |
| Sunnyvale Independence Day Open | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 2,126 |
| Sunnyvale 1000 Schev 2 11 | 2023 | 6 | 5 | 2,428 |
| 1000GM Oct GpB | 2024 | 5 | 4 | 2,382 |
| Santa Clara 1000 GM Schev3 03 | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,978 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Heimann's chess games?
122 games by Alexander Heimann, from Apr 2007 to Aug 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 Alexander Heimann has played.
What does Alexander Heimann play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Alexander Heimann opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Heimann answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Alexander Heimann play as White?
As White, Alexander Heimann's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Heimann play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Heimann most often plays: Alekhine Defense (8 games, 87.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Alexander Heimann's FIDE rating?
Alexander Heimann is currently rated 2,198 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,290 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Alexander Heimann played?
Our database contains 122 games by Alexander Heimann, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 21 draws, 42 losses (48.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Heimann?
122 games by Alexander Heimann 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.