Prepare against Billy Heard
New Zealand · World #102,139 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 (80%).
Our database contains 38 games by Billy Heard, covering Jun 2025 to Sep 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 | 1,723 | 1,774 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,790 | 1,790 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,635 | 1,639 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 9 | 6 | 23 | 23.7% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 22.7% |
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 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 28.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 28.1% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Heard usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Heard usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Heard usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 22.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Billy Heard's chess games
All 38 games by Billy Heard in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2025 - 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: 9 wins, 6 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C98 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| 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% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSCC 2026 | Summer Cup | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,686 |
| NSCC 2026 | Autumn Tournament | 2026 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,112 |
| Peter Stuart Memorial Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,549 |
| Auckland Rapid 30 August 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,011 |
| Auckland Double Weekends 2026 | May | 2026 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,547 |
| ACC Monday Nights 2026 | Autumn Rapid | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,825 |
| Auckland Weekenders 2026 | Anniversary | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,657 |
| Auckland Weekenders 2026 | Anzac | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,314 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Billy Heard's chess games?
38 games by Billy Heard, from Jun 2025 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 Billy Heard has played.
What does Billy Heard play on the first move as White?
Across 16 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 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% 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); Ruy Lopez: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Billy Heard play as Black?
As Black, Billy Heard most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Billy Heard's FIDE rating?
Billy Heard is currently rated 1,723 in classical chess, 1,790 in rapid and 1,635 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,774 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Billy Heard played?
Our database contains 38 games by Billy Heard, covering Jun 2025 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 6 draws, 23 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Billy Heard?
38 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.