Prepare against Gerd Heerlein
DEU · World #81,780 classical · FIDE ID 4655923
When preparing against Gerd Heerlein, expect 1.Nf3 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 26.1% over 46 games.
Our database contains 217 games by Gerd Heerlein, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerd Heerlein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerd Heerlein 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 | 1,784 | 1,864 | Jul 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 217 | 67 | 76 | 74 | 30.9% |
| As White | 101 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 116 | 33 | 43 | 40 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerd Heerlein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerd Heerlein's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 68 | 67.3% | 48.5% |
| d4 | 19 | 18.8% | 52.6% |
| c4 | 12 | 11.9% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 67% of White games, 48.5% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Heerlein usually continues g3 (56.0% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Heerlein usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Heerlein usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Heerlein usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Heerlein usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Heerlein usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 49 | 100.0% | 39.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 100.0% | 55.2% |
Gerd Heerlein's chess games
All 217 games by Gerd Heerlein in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 67 wins, 76 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 46 | 15/14/17 | 32.6% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 46 | 12/15/19 | 26.1% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| E67 | English Opening | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Zdenek Bartonicek | 1,958 | Regionalliga NW 1213 | E97 |
| Nov 2011 | Thomas Gebauer | 1,878 | Regionalliga NW 1112 | B25 |
| Jan 1995 | Ewald Gossmann | 1,841 | ch-Unterfranken M2 46th | E98 |
| Apr 2000 | Gebhard Elbert | 1,832 | ch-Unterfranken M2 51th | A48 |
| Jan 1994 | Joachim Dorst | 1,817 | ch-Unterfranken M2 45th | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Neustadt Open | 1991 | 14 | 7.5 | – |
| 43rd Unterfranken-ch HA | 1992 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,813 |
| chM2-Unterfranken 55th | 2004 | 9 | 3 | 1,623 |
| chT-Unterfranken M2 50th | 1999 | 9 | 2 | 1,562 |
| chB-Bayern 79th | 2008 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,713 |
| ch-Unterfranken M2 46th | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,806 |
| ch-Unterfranken M2 47th | 1996 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| ch-Unterfranken HB 57th | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 1,670 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerd Heerlein's chess games?
217 games by Gerd Heerlein, from Jul 2008 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 Gerd Heerlein has played.
What does Gerd Heerlein play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Gerd Heerlein opens with 1.Nf3 (67% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerd Heerlein answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gerd Heerlein play as White?
As White, Gerd Heerlein's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (46 games, 32.6% win rate); Torre Attack (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerd Heerlein play as Black?
As Black, Gerd Heerlein most often plays: Pirc Defense (46 games, 26.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Gerd Heerlein's FIDE rating?
Gerd Heerlein is currently rated 1,784 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,864 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Gerd Heerlein played?
Our database contains 217 games by Gerd Heerlein, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 76 draws, 74 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerd Heerlein?
217 games by Gerd Heerlein 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.