Prepare against Detlef Ulrich Heinbuch
IM · DEU · World #5,587 classical · FIDE ID 4601289
When preparing against Detlef Ulrich Heinbuch, expect 1.c4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 6.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 579 games by Detlef Ulrich Heinbuch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Detlef Ulrich Heinbuch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Detlef Ulrich Heinbuch 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 | 2,258 | 2,365 | Apr 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,274 | 2,274 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 579 | 163 | 283 | 133 | 28.2% |
| As White | 284 | 90 | 143 | 51 | 31.7% |
| As Black | 295 | 73 | 140 | 82 | 24.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Detlef Ulrich Heinbuch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Detlef Ulrich Heinbuch's side.
First moves as White (284 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 163 | 57.4% | 57.7% |
| d4 | 109 | 38.4% | 57.8% |
| e4 | 6 | 2.1% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.1% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 57% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Heinbuch usually continues Nc3 (72.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Heinbuch usually continues g3 (54.3% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Heinbuch usually continues b3 (67.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Heinbuch usually continues Nf3 (55.8% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Heinbuch usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Heinbuch usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 113 | 84.3% | 48.7% |
| c6 | 20 | 14.9% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 56 | 65.1% | 45.5% |
| c5 | 25 | 29.1% | 58.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 5.8% | 70.0% |
Detlef Ulrich Heinbuch's chess games
All 579 games by Detlef Ulrich Heinbuch 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: 163 wins, 283 draws, 133 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 52 | 16/28/8 | 30.8% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 42 | 14/18/10 | 33.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 35 | 15/16/4 | 42.9% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 25 | 7/14/4 | 28.0% |
| E63 | Modern Defense | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| E14 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 70 | 17/29/24 | 24.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 42 | 11/15/16 | 26.2% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 35 | 8/18/9 | 22.9% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 8/13/3 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 16 | 1/10/5 | 6.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B14 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1985 | Jan Smejkal | 2,555 | Bundesliga 1984-85 | E63 |
| Mar 1985 | Josef Klinger | 2,495 | ch-NRW U26 | A64 |
| Jan 1987 | Lev Gutman | 2,475 | OHRA-B | A10 |
| Mar 1986 | Wolfgang Unzicker | 2,470 | Bundesliga 1985-86 | B67 |
| Mar 2001 | Jaroslav Srokowski | 2,450 | Oberliga NRW 0001 I | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NRW | 1984 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,330 |
| Bundesliga 1985-86 | 1986 | 15 | 8 | 2,447 |
| Bundesliga 1986-87 | 1987 | 15 | 5 | 2,222 |
| Bundesliga 1984-85 | 1985 | 15 | 9 | 2,515 |
| Bundesliga 1987-88 | 1988 | 15 | 7 | 2,284 |
| Bundesliga 1982-83 | 1983 | 13 | 7 | 2,335 |
| ch-NRW Junior | 1983 | 13 | 8 | 2,419 |
| Bundesliga 1983-84 | 1984 | 13 | 7 | 2,387 |
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Where can I find Detlef Ulrich Heinbuch's chess games?
579 games by Detlef Ulrich Heinbuch, 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 Detlef Ulrich Heinbuch has played.
What does Detlef Ulrich Heinbuch play on the first move as White?
Across 284 games with White in our database, Detlef Ulrich Heinbuch opens with 1.c4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Detlef Ulrich Heinbuch answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Detlef Ulrich Heinbuch play as White?
As White, Detlef Ulrich Heinbuch's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (52 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (42 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (35 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 284 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Detlef Ulrich Heinbuch play as Black?
As Black, Detlef Ulrich Heinbuch most often plays: Sicilian (70 games, 24.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (42 games, 26.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (35 games, 22.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 295 games.
What is Detlef Ulrich Heinbuch's FIDE rating?
Detlef Ulrich Heinbuch is currently rated 2,258 in classical chess and 2,274 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,365 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Detlef Ulrich Heinbuch played?
Our database contains 579 games by Detlef Ulrich Heinbuch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 163 wins, 283 draws, 133 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Detlef Ulrich Heinbuch?
579 games by Detlef Ulrich Heinbuch 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.