Prepare against Gundula Heinatz
WIM · CHE · World #17,611 classical · FIDE ID 4612434
Our database contains 746 games by Gundula Heinatz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gundula Heinatz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gundula Heinatz 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 | 2,079 | 2,277 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,187 | 2,197 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 746 | 246 | 258 | 242 | 33.0% |
| As White | 377 | 147 | 133 | 97 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 369 | 99 | 125 | 145 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gundula Heinatz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gundula Heinatz's side.
First moves as White (377 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 300 | 79.6% | 56.7% |
| Nf3 | 66 | 17.5% | 55.3% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 4 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Heinatz usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Heinatz usually continues Nf3 (49.2% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Heinatz usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Heinatz usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Heinatz usually continues g3 (52.9% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Heinatz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (217 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 151 | 69.6% | 47.4% |
| c6 | 27 | 12.4% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 16 | 7.4% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 15 | 6.9% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 7 | 3.2% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 57.1% | 50.9% |
| d5 | 37 | 37.8% | 37.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.1% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Gundula Heinatz's chess games
All 746 games by Gundula Heinatz 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: 246 wins, 258 draws, 242 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 59 | 20/23/16 | 33.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 42 | 14/13/15 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 27 | 9/11/7 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 23 | 6/12/5 | 26.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 23 | 9/6/8 | 39.1% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 22 | 9/8/5 | 40.9% |
| D02 | Catalan | 19 | 7/9/3 | 36.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 15 | 10/1/4 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 55 | 16/24/15 | 29.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 37 | 7/12/18 | 18.9% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 22 | 8/3/11 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 5/7/7 | 26.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 19 | 4/3/12 | 21.1% |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 5/9/2 | 31.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Antoaneta Stefanova | 2,415 | Dresden w | B00 |
| Jan 1994 | Ketino Kachiani-Gersinska | 2,415 | Dresden w | B08 |
| Oct 2021 | Gregor Haag | 2,401 | chT-SUI | D17 |
| Oct 2004 | Natasa Bojkovic | 2,398 | Olympiad Women-36 | A30 |
| Jan 1992 | Ludmila G. Zaitseva | 2,370 | Dresden w | D91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden w | 1997 | 56 | 30 | 2,274 |
| Mitropa Cup w | 2025 | 47 | 20.5 | 2,141 |
| ch-DDR w | 1990 | 37 | 24 | 2,200 |
| chT-SUI | 2023 | 19 | 6 | 2,142 |
| ch-SUI w | 2021 | 17 | 11 | 2,120 |
| Olympiad Women-35 | 2002 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,158 |
| BL 9899 w | 1999 | 11 | 8 | 2,294 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv w | 2025 | 11 | 4 | 1,934 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gundula Heinatz's chess games?
746 games by Gundula Heinatz, 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 Gundula Heinatz has played.
What does Gundula Heinatz play on the first move as White?
Across 377 games with White in our database, Gundula Heinatz opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gundula Heinatz answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Gundula Heinatz play as White?
As White, Gundula Heinatz's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (59 games, 33.9% win rate); Indian Defense (42 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (27 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 377 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gundula Heinatz play as Black?
As Black, Gundula Heinatz most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (55 games, 29.1% win rate); Sicilian (37 games, 18.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 369 games.
What is Gundula Heinatz's FIDE rating?
Gundula Heinatz is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess, 2,187 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,277 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Gundula Heinatz played?
Our database contains 746 games by Gundula Heinatz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 246 wins, 258 draws, 242 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gundula Heinatz?
746 games by Gundula Heinatz 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.