Prepare against Andreas Heissenberger
Austria · World #31,263 classical · FIDE ID 1614991
Our database contains 47 games by Andreas Heissenberger, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andreas Heissenberger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andreas Heissenberger 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 | 1,978 | 2,063 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,084 | 2,084 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,993 | 2,025 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 7 | 17 | 23 | 14.9% |
| As White | 24 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 20.8% |
| As Black | 23 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 8.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andreas Heissenberger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andreas Heissenberger's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Heissenberger usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Heissenberger usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Heissenberger usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 14.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Andreas Heissenberger's chess games
All 47 games by Andreas Heissenberger in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 7 wins, 17 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D61 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Rene Szvetits | 2,071 | chT2O-AUT 2223 | B33 |
| Jul 2013 | Roman Bilek | 1,958 | Prague Holiday M21 | C47 |
| Oct 2012 | Martin Kuenzl | 1,770 | 7th Vienna Kavalier Open | A57 |
| Jun 2007 | Harald Gheri | 1,749 | Voesendorf Open | B07 |
| Oct 2012 | Ewald Haslinger | 1,715 | 7th Vienna Kavalier Open | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague Holiday M21 | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,983 |
| Prague Holiday M11 | 2014 | 9 | 2 | 1,931 |
| 7th Vienna Kavalier Open | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,977 |
| Vienna Husek Open A | 2012 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,803 |
| 16th Vienna Open | 2009 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,170 |
| Voesendorf Open | 2007 | 3 | 2 | 2,073 |
| Oberwart Open | 2011 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,972 |
| chT2O-AUT 2223 | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 2,136 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andreas Heissenberger's chess games?
47 games by Andreas Heissenberger, from Oct 2005 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 Heissenberger has played.
What does Andreas Heissenberger play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Andreas Heissenberger opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andreas Heissenberger answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Andreas Heissenberger play as White?
As White, Andreas Heissenberger's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andreas Heissenberger play as Black?
As Black, Andreas Heissenberger most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Andreas Heissenberger's FIDE rating?
Andreas Heissenberger is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess, 2,084 in rapid and 1,993 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,063 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Andreas Heissenberger played?
Our database contains 47 games by Andreas Heissenberger, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 17 draws, 23 losses (14.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andreas Heissenberger?
47 games by Andreas Heissenberger 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.