Prepare against Alexander Heinrich
DEU · World #27,372 classical · FIDE ID 4652827
Our database contains 98 games by Alexander Heinrich, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Heinrich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Heinrich 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 | 2,002 | 2,174 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,055 | 2,075 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 35 | 20 | 43 | 35.7% |
| As White | 51 | 19 | 13 | 19 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 47 | 16 | 7 | 24 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Heinrich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Heinrich's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 64.7% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 6 | 11.8% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 6 | 11.8% | 58.3% |
| f4 | 5 | 9.8% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Heinrich usually continues Nc3 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Heinrich usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Heinrich usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e3 — 12% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Heinrich usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Heinrich usually continues f4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Heinrich usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 85.0% | 44.1% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Alexander Heinrich's chess games
All 98 games by Alexander Heinrich 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: 35 wins, 20 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A03 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C22 | Center Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Markus Balduan | 2,313 | 14th Staufer Open | A17 |
| Aug 2001 | Rakhil Eidelson | 2,307 | Polanica Zdroj Open | A49 |
| Jan 1997 | Heiko Unrath | 2,280 | 9th Staufer Open | E01 |
| Nov 2000 | Jens Barmbold | 2,270 | 72nd ch-GER | E03 |
| Aug 2001 | Janusz Robaszek | 2,205 | Polanica Zdroj Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greifswald Ryck Open | 2004 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,072 |
| Polanica Zdroj Open | 2001 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,228 |
| 72nd ch-GER | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,184 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 0001 | 2001 | 8 | 3 | 2,119 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,910 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 9900 | 2000 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,085 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0102 | 2002 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,975 |
| Greifswalder Open | 1999 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,340 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Heinrich's chess games?
98 games by Alexander Heinrich, 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 Alexander Heinrich has played.
What does Alexander Heinrich play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Alexander Heinrich opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.e3 (12% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Heinrich answers 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Alexander Heinrich play as White?
As White, Alexander Heinrich's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Bird's opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Heinrich play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Heinrich most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Alexander Heinrich's FIDE rating?
Alexander Heinrich is currently rated 2,002 in classical chess, 2,055 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,174 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Alexander Heinrich played?
Our database contains 98 games by Alexander Heinrich, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 20 draws, 43 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Heinrich?
98 games by Alexander Heinrich 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.