Prepare against Dirk Heider
DEU · World #78,741 classical · FIDE ID 24668370
When preparing against Dirk Heider, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Dirk Heider, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Heider's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Heider 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 | 1,794 | 1,890 | Nov 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 12 | 4 | 15 | 38.7% |
| As White | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Heider's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Heider's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Heider usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Heider usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Heider usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Dirk Heider's chess games
All 31 games by Dirk Heider in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 12 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2007 | Andrej Klebanov | 1,834 | ch-GER U25 | D08 |
| May 2006 | Kay Schoenberger | 1,738 | Berlin Open 05 | C50 |
| May 2007 | Jonas Knies | 1,474 | ch-GER U25 | C28 |
| May 2007 | Andrea Wenke | 1,450 | ch-GER U25 | C31 |
| May 2006 | Martin Zesewitz | 1,314 | Berlin Open 05 | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2007 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,017 |
| ch-GER U25 | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,784 |
| Berlin Open 05 | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,740 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2007 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,401 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Heider's chess games?
31 games by Dirk Heider, from Jan 2007 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 Dirk Heider has played.
What does Dirk Heider play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Dirk Heider opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Heider answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Dirk Heider play as White?
As White, Dirk Heider's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Heider play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Heider most often plays: Albin Countergambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bishop's Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Dirk Heider's FIDE rating?
Dirk Heider is currently rated 1,794 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,890 (Nov 2012).
How many games has Dirk Heider played?
Our database contains 31 games by Dirk Heider, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Heider?
31 games by Dirk Heider 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.