Prepare against Birk Heimbrodt
DEU · World #89,366 classical · FIDE ID 4616529
When preparing against Birk Heimbrodt, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 52 games by Birk Heimbrodt, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Birk Heimbrodt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Birk Heimbrodt 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 | 1,760 | 1,845 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,810 | 1,810 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 16 | 14 | 22 | 30.8% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 28 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Birk Heimbrodt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Birk Heimbrodt's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (46% of these games) — Heimbrodt usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Heimbrodt usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Heimbrodt usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 81.8% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
Birk Heimbrodt's chess games
All 52 games by Birk Heimbrodt in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Aug 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: 16 wins, 14 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D06 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Sebastian Heinrich | 1,849 | 5. Itzehoer Schach - Open | B12 |
| Jul 2018 | Peter Moeller | 1,707 | 17th Rostock SSC Open | D02 |
| May 2024 | Lionel von Flottwell | 1,655 | 3rd Itzehoe Open | B40 |
| May 2025 | Jan Oluf Greiner | 1,645 | Itzehoe Open | C45 |
| May 2026 | Patrick Zimmer | 1,538 | 5. Itzehoer Schach - Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itzehoe Open | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,767 |
| 17th Rostock SSC Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,623 |
| 9th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 1,707 |
| 5. Itzehoer Schach - Open | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,796 |
| 3rd Itzehoe Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,765 |
| ch-Pinneberg | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,664 |
| 11th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2008 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,806 |
| ch-Berlin qualification | 2012 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,779 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Birk Heimbrodt's chess games?
52 games by Birk Heimbrodt, from Jul 2008 to Aug 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 Birk Heimbrodt has played.
What does Birk Heimbrodt play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Birk Heimbrodt opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Birk Heimbrodt answers 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Birk Heimbrodt play as White?
As White, Birk Heimbrodt's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Birk Heimbrodt play as Black?
As Black, Birk Heimbrodt most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Birk Heimbrodt's FIDE rating?
Birk Heimbrodt is currently rated 1,760 in classical chess and 1,810 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,845 (May 2024).
How many games has Birk Heimbrodt played?
Our database contains 52 games by Birk Heimbrodt, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 14 draws, 22 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Birk Heimbrodt?
52 games by Birk Heimbrodt 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.