Prepare against Axel Heinz
IM · DEU · World #2,833 classical · FIDE ID 4667557
Our database contains 484 games by Axel Heinz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Axel Heinz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Axel Heinz 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 | 2,345 | 2,457 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,391 | 2,435 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 484 | 193 | 201 | 90 | 39.9% |
| As White | 235 | 112 | 89 | 34 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 249 | 81 | 112 | 56 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Axel Heinz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Axel Heinz's side.
First moves as White (235 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 235 | 100.0% | 66.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 66.6% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Heinz usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Heinz usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Heinz usually continues Nf3 (74.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 42.3% | 49.0% |
| e5 | 38 | 30.9% | 65.8% |
| e6 | 31 | 25.2% | 54.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 71 | 81.6% | 54.9% |
| e6 | 10 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Axel Heinz's chess games
All 484 games by Axel Heinz 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: 193 wins, 201 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 29 | 9/14/6 | 31.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 25 | 15/7/3 | 60.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 24 | 8/12/4 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 20 | 8/9/3 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 19 | 12/5/2 | 63.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 14 | 6/7/1 | 42.9% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 38 | 10/16/12 | 26.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 2/8/1 | 18.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2005 | Igor Khenkin | 2,603 | 9th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B45 |
| Oct 2009 | Tomas Oral | 2,546 | BL2-Ost 0910 | B81 |
| Nov 2009 | Henrik Teske | 2,545 | 13th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | E54 |
| Sep 2009 | Bartlomiej Heberla | 2,536 | 6th Nuremberg LGA Cup | B27 |
| Feb 2005 | Dimitri Reinderman | 2,517 | 5th Pulvermuehle | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U11 | 1998 | 22 | 15.5 | – |
| ch-GER U14 | 2001 | 18 | 11 | 2,197 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2003 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,228 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2005 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,357 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1920 | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,435 |
| ch-GER U12 | 1999 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,868 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 2,359 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,248 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Axel Heinz's chess games?
484 games by Axel Heinz, 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 Axel Heinz has played.
What does Axel Heinz play on the first move as White?
Across 235 games with White in our database, Axel Heinz opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Axel Heinz answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Axel Heinz play as White?
As White, Axel Heinz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 31.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (25 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (24 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 235 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Axel Heinz play as Black?
As Black, Axel Heinz most often plays: Sicilian (38 games, 26.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (17 games, 29.4% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 249 games.
What is Axel Heinz's FIDE rating?
Axel Heinz is currently rated 2,345 in classical chess and 2,391 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,457 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Axel Heinz played?
Our database contains 484 games by Axel Heinz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 193 wins, 201 draws, 90 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Axel Heinz?
484 games by Axel Heinz 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.