Prepare against Guenter Heimberg
DEU · World #64,048 classical · FIDE ID 24612812
When preparing against Guenter Heimberg, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 34.5% over 29 games.
Our database contains 215 games by Guenter Heimberg, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Guenter Heimberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guenter Heimberg 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 | 1,842 | 1,885 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 215 | 68 | 57 | 90 | 31.6% |
| As White | 105 | 45 | 30 | 30 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 110 | 23 | 27 | 60 | 20.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guenter Heimberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guenter Heimberg's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 105 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Heimberg usually continues Nc3 (48.1% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Heimberg usually continues Nc3 (64.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Heimberg usually continues Nc3 (63.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 40.4% | 40.5% |
| e5 | 16 | 30.8% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 14 | 26.9% | 21.4% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 97.0% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Guenter Heimberg's chess games
All 215 games by Guenter Heimberg in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 68 wins, 57 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 29 | 10/7/12 | 34.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 23 | 12/7/4 | 52.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D60 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Fritz2 Meyer | 2,170 | ch-Hannover Open | E70 |
| Apr 2012 | Karl Burckhardt | 1,988 | 8th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | A85 |
| Apr 2000 | Gerhard Voelpel | 1,886 | 34th ch-Niedersachsen Seniors | A35 |
| Jul 2010 | Franz Schlag | 1,869 | 13th ch-Niedersachsen Seniors Open | B00 |
| Apr 2000 | Wilfried Pundt | 1,847 | 34th ch-Niedersachsen Seniors | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Wch Seniors | 2003 | 10 | 4 | 1,720 |
| 13th ch-Niedersachsen Seniors Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,777 |
| 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,686 |
| 12th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,730 |
| 11th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,748 |
| 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,712 |
| 14th ch-Niedersachsen Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,638 |
| 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,667 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guenter Heimberg's chess games?
215 games by Guenter Heimberg, from Jul 2005 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 Guenter Heimberg has played.
What does Guenter Heimberg play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Guenter Heimberg opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guenter Heimberg answers 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Guenter Heimberg play as White?
As White, Guenter Heimberg's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (29 games, 34.5% win rate); English Opening (23 games, 52.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guenter Heimberg play as Black?
As Black, Guenter Heimberg most often plays: Albin Countergambit (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Guenter Heimberg's FIDE rating?
Guenter Heimberg is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,885 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Guenter Heimberg played?
Our database contains 215 games by Guenter Heimberg, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 57 draws, 90 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guenter Heimberg?
215 games by Guenter Heimberg 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.