Prepare against Ernst Heinemann
DEU · World #14,212 classical · FIDE ID 4662679
Our database contains 500 games by Ernst Heinemann, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ernst Heinemann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ernst Heinemann 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 | 2,114 | 2,274 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 500 | 194 | 178 | 128 | 38.8% |
| As White | 254 | 107 | 92 | 55 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 246 | 87 | 86 | 73 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ernst Heinemann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ernst Heinemann's side.
First moves as White (254 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 250 | 98.4% | 60.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Heinemann usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Heinemann usually continues d4 (64.5% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Heinemann usually continues d4 (59.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Heinemann usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Heinemann usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 85 | 68.0% | 49.4% |
| c5 | 18 | 14.4% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 10 | 8.0% | 40.0% |
| b6 | 8 | 6.4% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 3.2% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 92.1% | 62.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.8% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Ernst Heinemann's chess games
All 500 games by Ernst Heinemann in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 194 wins, 178 draws, 128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 73 | 25/30/18 | 34.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20 | 12/4/4 | 60.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 13 | 5/8/0 | 38.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 45 | 19/14/12 | 42.2% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 32 | 8/12/12 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 23 | 6/11/6 | 26.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 22 | 9/9/4 | 40.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 8/8/5 | 38.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Jonathan Carlstedt | 2,442 | 25th Goch Open | B14 |
| Dec 1998 | Ralf1 Mueller | 2,375 | 2nd ch-Bayern I Bank Hofmann | A04 |
| Feb 2001 | Michiel Wind | 2,345 | 3rd Nord West Cup | B17 |
| Jan 2008 | Wilfried Bode | 2,342 | ch-Niedersachsen M | B12 |
| Feb 2002 | Friedmar Schirm | 2,302 | BL2-Nord 0102 | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2024 | 41 | 22 | 2,093 |
| ch-Niedersachsen M | 2008 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,194 |
| Nord West Cup | 2000 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,202 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,194 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,206 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,133 |
| Oberliga Nord W 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,250 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,096 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ernst Heinemann's chess games?
500 games by Ernst Heinemann, from Apr 2003 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 Ernst Heinemann has played.
What does Ernst Heinemann play on the first move as White?
Across 254 games with White in our database, Ernst Heinemann opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.b3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ernst Heinemann answers 1...c6 (68% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Ernst Heinemann play as White?
As White, Ernst Heinemann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (73 games, 34.2% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (20 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (16 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 254 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ernst Heinemann play as Black?
As Black, Ernst Heinemann most often plays: Benoni Defense (45 games, 42.2% win rate); Caro-Kann (32 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (23 games, 26.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 246 games.
What is Ernst Heinemann's FIDE rating?
Ernst Heinemann is currently rated 2,114 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,274 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Ernst Heinemann played?
Our database contains 500 games by Ernst Heinemann, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 194 wins, 178 draws, 128 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ernst Heinemann?
500 games by Ernst Heinemann 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.