Prepare against Heiko Daum
DEU · World #61,783 classical · FIDE ID 24661732
When preparing against Heiko Daum, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%).
Our database contains 61 games by Heiko Daum, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Heiko Daum's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heiko Daum 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 | 1,850 | 1,876 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,821 | 1,841 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 17 | 29 | 15 | 27.9% |
| As White | 29 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 32 | 6 | 17 | 9 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heiko Daum's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heiko Daum's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 75.9% | 65.9% |
| e4 | 4 | 13.8% | 12.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 10.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 65.9% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Daum usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Daum usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Daum usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 12.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Daum usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Daum usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Daum usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 57.1% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 86.7% | 61.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Heiko Daum's chess games
All 61 games by Heiko Daum in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - 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: 17 wins, 29 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2001 | Peter Schulz | 1,934 | 56th Schleswig Holstein Championship A | D58 |
| Apr 2017 | Henrik Rulofs | 1,910 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Kandidatenklasse | A09 |
| Apr 2017 | Matthias Braun | 1,849 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Kandidatenklasse | D02 |
| Apr 2001 | Manfred Plewka | 1,848 | 56th Schleswig Holstein Championship A | A80 |
| Oct 2002 | Erwin Kanzmeier | 1,772 | ch-Schleswig Holstein B 57th | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-S Schleswig Holstein Vormeister-Kandi | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 1,903 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Kandidatenklasse | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,875 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein cand 63rd | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,677 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein A 62nd | 2007 | 8 | 6 | 1,879 |
| ch-Schleswig-Holstein Kandidaten | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,648 |
| 56th Schleswig Holstein Championship A | 2001 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,840 |
| DSOL 07 Liga Gr-D 1st | 2020 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,992 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein B 57th | 2002 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,839 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heiko Daum's chess games?
61 games by Heiko Daum, from May 2017 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 Heiko Daum has played.
What does Heiko Daum play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Heiko Daum opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heiko Daum answers 1...c6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Heiko Daum play as White?
As White, Heiko Daum's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heiko Daum play as Black?
As Black, Heiko Daum most often plays: Caro-Kann (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Heiko Daum's FIDE rating?
Heiko Daum is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess, 1,821 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,876 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Heiko Daum played?
Our database contains 61 games by Heiko Daum, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 29 draws, 15 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heiko Daum?
61 games by Heiko Daum 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.