Prepare against Andreas Heirich
NLD · World #50,123 classical · FIDE ID 24600857
When preparing against Andreas Heirich, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Andreas Heirich, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andreas Heirich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andreas Heirich 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 | 1,893 | 1,969 | Jan 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,920 | 1,921 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,938 | 1,938 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 20.0% |
| As White | 15 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 6.7% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andreas Heirich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andreas Heirich's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 73.3% | 18.2% |
| b3 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 18.2% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Heirich usually continues c4 (18.8% score)
- …f5 (18% of these games) — Heirich usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Heirich usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 20% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Heirich usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (33% of these games) — Heirich usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Heirich usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Andreas Heirich's chess games
All 30 games by Andreas Heirich in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 6 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D91 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A38 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Christoph Szymanski | 1,696 | ch-GER Army 15th | B07 |
| Jan 2023 | Tom Kraeft | 1,616 | Verden Open A | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Nord West Cup | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,951 |
| Verden Open A | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,715 |
| Maastricht Limburg Open | 2008 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,859 |
| ch-GER Army 15th | 2004 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,730 |
| Nettetal Chessgate Open | 2004 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,797 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1,749 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andreas Heirich's chess games?
30 games by Andreas Heirich, from Jul 2007 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 Andreas Heirich has played.
What does Andreas Heirich play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Andreas Heirich opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.b3 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andreas Heirich answers 1...d6 (71% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Andreas Heirich play as White?
As White, Andreas Heirich's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andreas Heirich play as Black?
As Black, Andreas Heirich most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Andreas Heirich's FIDE rating?
Andreas Heirich is currently rated 1,893 in classical chess, 1,920 in rapid and 1,938 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,969 (Jan 2023).
How many games has Andreas Heirich played?
Our database contains 30 games by Andreas Heirich, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andreas Heirich?
30 games by Andreas Heirich 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.