Prepare against Elina Heutling
DEU · World #22,932 classical · FIDE ID 16244729
When preparing against Elina Heutling, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 34.8% over 23 games.
Our database contains 322 games by Elina Heutling, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Elina Heutling's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elina Heutling 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 | 2,034 | 2,034 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,872 | 1,900 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,867 | 1,938 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 322 | 142 | 42 | 138 | 44.1% |
| As White | 160 | 72 | 21 | 67 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 162 | 70 | 21 | 71 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elina Heutling's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elina Heutling's side.
First moves as White (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 159 | 99.4% | 51.9% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Heutling usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Heutling usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Heutling usually continues d4 (47.2% score)
- 1.e3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Heutling usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 48 | 49.0% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 42 | 42.9% | 53.6% |
| d5 | 8 | 8.2% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 67.5% | 40.7% |
| d5 | 9 | 22.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 7.5% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Elina Heutling's chess games
All 322 games by Elina Heutling in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - 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: 142 wins, 42 draws, 138 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 23 | 8/3/12 | 34.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 15 | 10/1/4 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A45 | London System | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | M Narva | 2,386 | Frauenbundesliga 2025-26 | B95 |
| May 2025 | Lara Schulze | 2,340 | ch-GER Blitz w | C77 |
| Jun 2021 | Theis Pahl | 2,123 | chT-GER U16 | B23 |
| Dec 2018 | Thomas Frotscher | 2,118 | Sachsen-Anhalt Landesliga A 18/19 | B40 |
| Mar 2025 | Helena Neumann | 2,115 | Jussupow Weltfrauentag A | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Blitz w | 2025 | 52 | 19.5 | 1,873 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2015 | 21 | 6.5 | 936 |
| chT-GER U10 | 2015 | 20 | 13 | 1,016 |
| ch-GER U18 Girls | 2023 | 18 | 12 | 1,916 |
| ch-GER U16 Girls | 2021 | 16 | 10.5 | 1,927 |
| ch-GER w | 2023 | 16 | 10 | 1,894 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2019 | 12 | 9.5 | 1,863 |
| ch-GER U12 Girls | 2017 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,660 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elina Heutling's chess games?
322 games by Elina Heutling, from Jul 2017 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 Elina Heutling has played.
What does Elina Heutling play on the first move as White?
Across 160 games with White in our database, Elina Heutling opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elina Heutling answers 1...e5 (49% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Elina Heutling play as White?
As White, Elina Heutling's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 160 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elina Heutling play as Black?
As Black, Elina Heutling most often plays: Italian Game (15 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 162 games.
What is Elina Heutling's FIDE rating?
Elina Heutling is currently rated 2,034 in classical chess, 1,872 in rapid and 1,867 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,034 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Elina Heutling played?
Our database contains 322 games by Elina Heutling, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 142 wins, 42 draws, 138 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elina Heutling?
322 games by Elina Heutling 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.