Prepare against Heike Germann
WFM · DEU · World #33,393 classical · FIDE ID 4646614
Our database contains 274 games by Heike Germann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Heike Germann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heike Germann 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 | 1,967 | 2,109 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,897 | 2,053 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,812 | 1,970 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 274 | 86 | 90 | 98 | 31.4% |
| As White | 141 | 44 | 53 | 44 | 31.2% |
| As Black | 133 | 42 | 37 | 54 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heike Germann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heike Germann's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 139 | 98.6% | 49.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 49.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Germann usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Germann usually continues c4 (48.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Germann usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Germann usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 81 | 98.8% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 93.9% | 41.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
Heike Germann's chess games
All 274 games by Heike Germann in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 86 wins, 90 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 20 | 4/9/7 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| D50 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 41 | 14/15/12 | 34.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Adriana Nikolova | 2,334 | BL 1415 w | B22 |
| Apr 2018 | Hans-Juergen Meissner | 2,286 | Oberliga Nord O 1718 | B31 |
| Feb 2017 | Michail Sawlin | 2,239 | Oberliga Nord O 1617 | A91 |
| Apr 1998 | Martin Schmidt | 2,190 | 6th Passau Open | B70 |
| Apr 2000 | Erwin Hirn | 2,187 | 8th Passau Open | D50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER w | 2009 | 18 | 10 | 2,103 |
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2003 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,142 |
| BL 9192 w | 1992 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,965 |
| BL 9900 w | 2000 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,996 |
| BL 1415 w | 2015 | 10 | 3 | 2,040 |
| BL 9697 w | 1997 | 10 | 3 | 1,986 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,277 |
| ch-GER rapid w | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,073 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heike Germann's chess games?
274 games by Heike Germann, from Apr 2003 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 Heike Germann has played.
What does Heike Germann play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, Heike Germann opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heike Germann answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Heike Germann play as White?
As White, Heike Germann's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (12 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heike Germann play as Black?
As Black, Heike Germann most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (41 games, 34.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Heike Germann's FIDE rating?
Heike Germann is currently rated 1,967 in classical chess, 1,897 in rapid and 1,812 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,109 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Heike Germann played?
Our database contains 274 games by Heike Germann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 90 draws, 98 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heike Germann?
274 games by Heike Germann 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.