Prepare against Andrew Heron
CM · Liechtenstein · World #12,886 classical · FIDE ID 12000213
When preparing against Andrew Heron, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 28.6% over 28 games.
Our database contains 201 games by Andrew Heron, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Andrew Heron's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrew Heron 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 | 2,131 | 2,162 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,985 | 1,985 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,060 | 2,060 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 201 | 64 | 33 | 104 | 31.8% |
| As White | 102 | 37 | 13 | 52 | 36.3% |
| As Black | 99 | 27 | 20 | 52 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrew Heron's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrew Heron's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 87.3% | 42.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 4.9% | 20.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 4.9% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 42.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Heron usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Heron usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Heron usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Heron usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Heron usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Heron usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 81.1% | 47.7% |
| e5 | 7 | 13.2% | 14.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.7% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 87.5% | 33.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Andrew Heron's chess games
All 201 games by Andrew Heron in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - Sep 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: 64 wins, 33 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 27 | 9/7/11 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 8/5/15 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A45 | London System | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Mika Karttunen | 2,490 | Titled Tuesday | B53 |
| Nov 2025 | Gunay Mammadzada | 2,390 | Titled Tue | E50 |
| Nov 2025 | Martin Holten Fiskaaen | 2,354 | Titled Tue | A04 |
| Nov 2025 | Witold Klepek | 2,295 | Titled Tue | A16 |
| Sep 2024 | David Alejandro Cabezas Solano | 2,248 | Olympiad-45 | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 86 | 29 | 2,047 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,090 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,132 |
| 8th EU Small Countries Blitz Open | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 1,930 |
| ch-EU Union U14 18th | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,462 |
| ch-EU Union U12 17th | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,118 |
| TCh-Euro Small Nations | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,118 |
| 8th EU Small Countries Olympiad | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,996 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrew Heron's chess games?
201 games by Andrew Heron, from Sep 2019 to Sep 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 Andrew Heron has played.
What does Andrew Heron play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Andrew Heron opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrew Heron answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Andrew Heron play as White?
As White, Andrew Heron's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrew Heron play as Black?
As Black, Andrew Heron most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); London System (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Andrew Heron's FIDE rating?
Andrew Heron is currently rated 2,131 in classical chess, 1,985 in rapid and 2,060 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Andrew Heron played?
Our database contains 201 games by Andrew Heron, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 33 draws, 104 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrew Heron?
201 games by Andrew Heron 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.