Prepare against Heiko Degro
DEU · World #42,119 classical · FIDE ID 24666122
Our database contains 159 games by Heiko Degro, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Heiko Degro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heiko Degro 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 | 1,926 | 2,129 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,094 | 2,129 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 43 | 51 | 65 | 27.0% |
| As White | 79 | 21 | 29 | 29 | 26.6% |
| As Black | 80 | 22 | 22 | 36 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heiko Degro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heiko Degro's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 54.4% | 36.0% |
| d4 | 25 | 31.6% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 10 | 12.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 36.0% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Degro usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Degro usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Degro usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Degro usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Degro usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Degro usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 30.3% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 10 | 30.3% | 35.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 18.2% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 15.2% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 60.7% | 35.3% |
| d5 | 11 | 39.3% | 59.1% |
Heiko Degro's chess games
All 159 games by Heiko Degro in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 43 wins, 51 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2003 | Igor Belov | 2,401 | Oberliga Nord W 0304 | A14 |
| Jan 1990 | Bernd Rechel | 2,285 | chT-GER U20 | E48 |
| Jun 2014 | Arben Dardha | 2,284 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open A | E11 |
| Mar 2013 | Stephan Rust | 2,207 | Oberliga Nord W 1213 | D02 |
| Mar 2011 | Torsten Thimm | 2,175 | Oberliga Nord W 1011 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open A | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,043 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,057 |
| 6th San Cristobal de La Laguna Open A | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,907 |
| 89th Hastings Masters Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,952 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,883 |
| 18th Montalvo Mem 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,929 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,180 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,199 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heiko Degro's chess games?
159 games by Heiko Degro, from Jul 2007 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 Degro has played.
What does Heiko Degro play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Heiko Degro opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heiko Degro answers 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games).
What openings does Heiko Degro play as White?
As White, Heiko Degro's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heiko Degro play as Black?
As Black, Heiko Degro most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Heiko Degro's FIDE rating?
Heiko Degro is currently rated 1,926 in classical chess and 2,094 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,129 (May 2016).
How many games has Heiko Degro played?
Our database contains 159 games by Heiko Degro, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 51 draws, 65 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heiko Degro?
159 games by Heiko Degro 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.