Prepare against Billy Heard
New Zealand · World #99,663 classical · FIDE ID 4327845
When preparing against Billy Heard, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 48 games by Billy Heard, covering Jun 2025 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Billy Heard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Billy Heard 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 | 1,731 | 1,774 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,804 | 1,804 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,635 | 1,639 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 11 | 10 | 27 | 22.9% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 17.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2024-2026): 222 rated games against 155 different opponents, across 39 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 73 | 21 | 15 | 37 | 28.8% | 1,728 | 1,609 | 4 |
| Rapid | 103 | 42 | 5 | 56 | 40.8% | 1,679 | 1,559 | 5 |
| Blitz | 36 | 17 | 2 | 17 | 47.2% | 1,659 | 1,632 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 93 | 30 | 9 | 54 | 32.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 36 | 17 | 3 | 16 | 47.2% |
Wins over titled players: 5 vs CM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 38 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 106 | 40 | 14 | 52 | 1,764 | 1,697 |
| 2025 | 111 | 47 | 9 | 55 | 1,596 | 1,476 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | – | – |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Billy Heard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Billy Heard's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 35.0% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Heard usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Heard usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Heard usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 19.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
Billy Heard's chess games
All 48 games by Billy Heard in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2025 - Oct 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: 11 wins, 10 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C98 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Cohen Young | 2,070 | NSCC 2026 | Autumn Tournament | B23 |
| May 2026 | Yao Zen Markis Tew | 2,069 | NSCC 2026 | Autumn Tournament | D78 |
| Aug 2026 | Philli Park-Tamati | 1,948 | Auckland Rapid 30 August 2026 | B23 |
| Aug 2026 | Bruce Wheeler | 1,917 | Auckland Rapid 30 August 2026 | C19 |
| May 2026 | Sai Vivan Karthikeya Somaraju | 1,843 | ACC Monday Nights 2026 | Autumn Rapid | D80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 NZ South Island Championship | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,828 |
| Peter Stuart Memorial Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,549 |
| NSCC 2026 | Autumn Tournament | 2026 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,112 |
| NSCC 2026 | Summer Cup | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,686 |
| Auckland Double Weekends 2026 | May | 2026 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,547 |
| Auckland Rapid 30 August 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,011 |
| Auckland Weekenders 2026 | Merv Morrison | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,671 |
| ACC Monday Nights 2026 | Autumn Rapid | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,825 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Billy Heard's chess games?
48 games by Billy Heard, from Jun 2025 to Oct 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 Billy Heard has played.
What does Billy Heard play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Billy Heard opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Billy Heard answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games).
What openings does Billy Heard play as White?
As White, Billy Heard's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Billy Heard play as Black?
As Black, Billy Heard most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Billy Heard's FIDE rating?
Billy Heard is currently rated 1,731 in classical chess, 1,804 in rapid and 1,635 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,774 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Billy Heard played?
Our database contains 48 games by Billy Heard, covering Jun 2025 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 10 draws, 27 losses (22.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Billy Heard?
48 games by Billy Heard 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.