Prepare against Heiko Elsner
DEU · World #71,371 classical · FIDE ID 16233573
When preparing against Heiko Elsner, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 39 games by Heiko Elsner, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Heiko Elsner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heiko Elsner 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 | 1,817 | 1,861 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,815 | 1,845 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,846 | 1,846 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 19 | 1 | 19 | 48.7% |
| As White | 19 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 63.2% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heiko Elsner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heiko Elsner's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 84.2% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 15.8% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Elsner usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Elsner usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Elsner usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 83.3% score
- …e6 (67% of these games) — Elsner usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Elsner usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 14.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Heiko Elsner's chess games
All 39 games by Heiko Elsner in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 19 wins, 1 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Colle System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Tammo Aden | 1,931 | DSOL 04 Liga Gr-A 1st | D78 |
| Jul 2020 | Wolfgang Kreuscher | 1,926 | DSOL 04 Liga Gr-A 1st | D05 |
| Jul 2020 | Hagen Lommel | 1,814 | DSOL 04 Liga Gr-A 1st | D05 |
| Jul 2020 | Rafael Steinert | 1,811 | DSOL 04 Liga Gr-A 1st | D00 |
| Apr 2020 | Manfred Grosse | 1,700 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,682 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,619 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,362 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg U18 | 2000 | 7 | 2.5 | – |
| DSOL 04 Liga Gr-A 1st | 2020 | 5 | 4 | 2,006 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heiko Elsner's chess games?
39 games by Heiko Elsner, from Jul 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 Elsner has played.
What does Heiko Elsner play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Heiko Elsner opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heiko Elsner answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Heiko Elsner play as White?
As White, Heiko Elsner's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Colle System (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heiko Elsner play as Black?
As Black, Heiko Elsner most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Heiko Elsner's FIDE rating?
Heiko Elsner is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess, 1,815 in rapid and 1,846 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,861 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Heiko Elsner played?
Our database contains 39 games by Heiko Elsner, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 1 draws, 19 losses (48.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heiko Elsner?
39 games by Heiko Elsner 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.