Prepare against Christoph Heiduk
DEU · World #64,284 classical · FIDE ID 12924520
When preparing against Christoph Heiduk, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 102 games by Christoph Heiduk, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christoph Heiduk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christoph Heiduk 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 | 1,841 | 1,891 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 41 | 27 | 34 | 40.2% |
| As White | 51 | 22 | 12 | 17 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 51 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christoph Heiduk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christoph Heiduk's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 98.0% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 55.0% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Heiduk usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Heiduk usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Heiduk usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Heiduk usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 95.7% | 63.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 32.4% |
Christoph Heiduk's chess games
All 102 games by Christoph Heiduk in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 41 wins, 27 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E86 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E70 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1987 | Matthias Roesler | 2,270 | Wuerzburg Open | D66 |
| Apr 2019 | Alexander Stadler | 2,166 | ch-Niederbayern | B32 |
| Oct 2018 | Arpad Geller | 2,063 | Regionalliga Sued-Ost 1819 | D34 |
| Aug 2019 | Heimo Titz | 2,048 | 8th Arber Open | E20 |
| Apr 2019 | Andreas Kampert | 2,037 | Regionalliga Sued-Ost 1819 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niederbayern | 2019 | 21 | 10 | 1,860 |
| Niederbayernliga 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,935 |
| Niederbayernliga 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,785 |
| Niederbayernliga 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 7 | 1,990 |
| Regionalliga SO 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 2 | 1,812 |
| Regionalliga Sued-Ost 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 1,932 |
| 29th Schweinfurt Open | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,769 |
| Wuerzburg Open | 1987 | 7 | 3 | 2,212 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christoph Heiduk's chess games?
102 games by Christoph Heiduk, from May 2016 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 Christoph Heiduk has played.
What does Christoph Heiduk play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Christoph Heiduk opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christoph Heiduk answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Christoph Heiduk play as White?
As White, Christoph Heiduk's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christoph Heiduk play as Black?
As Black, Christoph Heiduk most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Christoph Heiduk's FIDE rating?
Christoph Heiduk is currently rated 1,841 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,891 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Christoph Heiduk played?
Our database contains 102 games by Christoph Heiduk, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 27 draws, 34 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christoph Heiduk?
102 games by Christoph Heiduk 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.