Prepare against Heike Vogel
WFM · DEU · World #18,579 classical · FIDE ID 4683137
Our database contains 469 games by Heike Vogel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Heike Vogel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heike Vogel 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 | 2,070 | 2,203 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,148 | 2,148 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,045 | 2,108 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 469 | 216 | 98 | 155 | 46.1% |
| As White | 240 | 126 | 44 | 70 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 229 | 90 | 54 | 85 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heike Vogel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heike Vogel's side.
First moves as White (240 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 232 | 96.7% | 61.6% |
| e4 | 5 | 2.1% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 61.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Vogel usually continues Bg5 (59.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Vogel usually continues Nf3 (62.9% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Vogel usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Vogel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (20% of these games) — Vogel usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Vogel usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 53 | 41.7% | 59.4% |
| d5 | 46 | 36.2% | 57.6% |
| c5 | 23 | 18.1% | 52.2% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 53.6% | 43.2% |
| Nf6 | 25 | 36.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 8.7% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Heike Vogel's chess games
All 469 games by Heike Vogel 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: 216 wins, 98 draws, 155 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 45 | 21/10/14 | 46.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 45 | 22/9/14 | 48.9% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 37 | 24/1/12 | 64.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 27 | 13/5/9 | 48.1% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 10/1/1 | 83.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 48 | 14/15/19 | 29.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 41 | 16/14/11 | 39.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 20 | 12/1/7 | 60.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Iweta Rajlich | 2,442 | 5th ch-EU w | A45 |
| Apr 2007 | Irina Sudakova | 2,381 | 8th ch-EU w | B01 |
| Apr 2007 | Elena Koepke | 2,327 | 8th ch-EU w | B13 |
| May 2011 | Sarah Hoolt | 2,312 | ch-GER w | D02 |
| Apr 2007 | Lenka Ptacnikova | 2,308 | 8th ch-EU w | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER w | 2013 | 46 | 29 | 2,145 |
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2024 | 40 | 29 | 2,125 |
| ch-NRW U20 Girls | 1994 | 21 | 16 | – |
| ch-GER U20 Girls | 1994 | 17 | 10 | 2,168 |
| 1st Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 7 | 2,282 |
| 4th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,018 |
| 3rd Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 12 | 7 | 2,388 |
| 5th ch-EU w | 2004 | 12 | 6 | 2,238 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heike Vogel's chess games?
469 games by Heike Vogel, 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 Heike Vogel has played.
What does Heike Vogel play on the first move as White?
Across 240 games with White in our database, Heike Vogel opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heike Vogel answers 1...c6 (42% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Heike Vogel play as White?
As White, Heike Vogel's most-played openings in our database are: London System (45 games, 46.7% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (45 games, 48.9% win rate); Torre Attack (37 games, 64.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 240 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heike Vogel play as Black?
As Black, Heike Vogel most often plays: Benoni Defense (48 games, 29.2% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (41 games, 39.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (20 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 229 games.
What is Heike Vogel's FIDE rating?
Heike Vogel is currently rated 2,070 in classical chess, 2,148 in rapid and 2,045 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Heike Vogel played?
Our database contains 469 games by Heike Vogel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 216 wins, 98 draws, 155 losses (46.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heike Vogel?
469 games by Heike Vogel 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.