Prepare against Ewald Heck
DEU · World #69,134 classical · FIDE ID 1272071
When preparing against Ewald Heck, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 117 games by Ewald Heck, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ewald Heck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ewald Heck 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 | 1,824 | 1,874 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 45 | 33 | 39 | 38.5% |
| As White | 58 | 17 | 18 | 23 | 29.3% |
| As Black | 59 | 28 | 15 | 16 | 47.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ewald Heck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ewald Heck's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 62.1% | 45.8% |
| e4 | 9 | 15.5% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 15.5% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 6.9% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Heck usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Heck usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Heck usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 55.6% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Heck usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Heck usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Heck usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 71.4% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 17.9% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Ewald Heck's chess games
All 117 games by Ewald Heck in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 45 wins, 33 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Roman Ivic | 2,264 | Troisdorf Open | E60 |
| Nov 2012 | Dieter Trube | 2,008 | Troisdorf Open | D13 |
| Nov 2013 | Hans-Ferdinand Stuch | 1,902 | Troisdorf Open | E99 |
| Dec 2003 | Alexander Riefer | 1,880 | Troisdorf Open | A65 |
| Nov 2003 | Sandor1 Rozsa | 1,825 | Troisdorf Open | A53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troisdorf Open | 2014 | 98 | 52 | 1,775 |
| Baltic Sea Blind Chess Cup | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,743 |
| 5th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,715 |
| Redcar Open | 1995 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,997 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ewald Heck's chess games?
117 games by Ewald Heck, from Nov 2014 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 Ewald Heck has played.
What does Ewald Heck play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Ewald Heck opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ewald Heck answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ewald Heck play as White?
As White, Ewald Heck's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ewald Heck play as Black?
As Black, Ewald Heck most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Ewald Heck's FIDE rating?
Ewald Heck is currently rated 1,824 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,874 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Ewald Heck played?
Our database contains 117 games by Ewald Heck, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 33 draws, 39 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ewald Heck?
117 games by Ewald Heck 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.