Prepare against Heda Kruusiauk
Estonia · World #103,607 classical · FIDE ID 4501810
When preparing against Heda Kruusiauk, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 56 games by Heda Kruusiauk, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Heda Kruusiauk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heda Kruusiauk 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 | 1,719 | 1,951 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,700 | 1,951 | Jan 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,658 | 1,928 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 14 | 6 | 36 | 25.0% |
| As White | 25 | 8 | 4 | 13 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 6 | 2 | 23 | 19.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heda Kruusiauk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heda Kruusiauk's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 56.0% | 46.4% |
| d4 | 11 | 44.0% | 31.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kruusiauk usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Kruusiauk usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Kruusiauk usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 31.8% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Kruusiauk usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kruusiauk usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Kruusiauk usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 50.0% | 6.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
Heda Kruusiauk's chess games
All 56 games by Heda Kruusiauk in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 14 wins, 6 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Arnash Bauyrzhan | 2,029 | Swiss Queens Wed #5 | D02 |
| Mar 2006 | Merike Rytova | 1,994 | 21st chT-EST | B23 |
| Feb 2024 | C H Meghna | 1,992 | Swiss Queens Wed #5 | A40 |
| Aug 2012 | Larisa Kalashnikova | 1,896 | ch-EU Seniors w 12th | D02 |
| Aug 2012 | Idea Blagonadezhnaya | 1,892 | ch-EU Seniors w 12th | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th chT-URS Cup | 1968 | 11 | 4.5 | – |
| Swiss Queens Wed #4 | 2024 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,725 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #5 | 2024 | 10 | 3 | 1,486 |
| ch-EU Seniors w 12th | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 2,022 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #7 | 2024 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,450 |
| 21st chT-EST | 2006 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,993 |
| Tallinn Match | 2000 | 1 | 0 | – |
| chT-EST 23th | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1,582 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heda Kruusiauk's chess games?
56 games by Heda Kruusiauk, from Sep 2011 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 Heda Kruusiauk has played.
What does Heda Kruusiauk play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Heda Kruusiauk opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heda Kruusiauk answers 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Heda Kruusiauk play as White?
As White, Heda Kruusiauk's most-played openings in our database are: London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heda Kruusiauk play as Black?
As Black, Heda Kruusiauk most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Heda Kruusiauk's FIDE rating?
Heda Kruusiauk is currently rated 1,719 in classical chess, 1,700 in rapid and 1,658 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,951 (May 2012).
How many games has Heda Kruusiauk played?
Our database contains 56 games by Heda Kruusiauk, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 36 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heda Kruusiauk?
56 games by Heda Kruusiauk 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.