Prepare against Heiko Kummerow
FM · DEU · World #12,085 classical · FIDE ID 4603001
Our database contains 922 games by Heiko Kummerow, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Heiko Kummerow's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heiko Kummerow 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 | 2,140 | 2,372 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,181 | 2,247 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 922 | 423 | 246 | 253 | 45.9% |
| As White | 470 | 228 | 121 | 121 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 452 | 195 | 125 | 132 | 43.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heiko Kummerow's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heiko Kummerow's side.
First moves as White (470 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 465 | 98.9% | 61.5% |
| d4 | 5 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Kummerow usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kummerow usually continues d4 (67.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Kummerow usually continues Nf3 (57.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Kummerow usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Kummerow usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kummerow usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 169 | 86.2% | 59.2% |
| c5 | 25 | 12.8% | 66.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 137 | 83.5% | 51.5% |
| f5 | 24 | 14.6% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Heiko Kummerow's chess games
All 922 games by Heiko Kummerow 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: 423 wins, 246 draws, 253 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 86 | 39/21/26 | 45.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 52 | 30/15/7 | 57.7% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 44 | 19/13/12 | 43.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 42 | 21/13/8 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 15 | 10/4/1 | 66.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 58 | 20/20/18 | 34.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 55 | 21/16/18 | 38.2% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 34 | 13/8/13 | 38.2% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 31 | 15/8/8 | 48.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 30 | 12/11/7 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 26 | 17/4/5 | 65.4% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 24 | 7/8/9 | 29.2% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 21 | 6/7/8 | 28.6% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 2,646 | Oberliga NRW 0203 II | C47 |
| Jan 1999 | Dimitri Reinderman | 2,542 | Bundesliga 1998-99 | B44 |
| Nov 2011 | Sebastian Siebrecht | 2,471 | 15th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | E73 |
| Jan 1996 | Karl-Heinz Podzielny | 2,465 | 2nd Duesseldorf Nord Cup | B15 |
| Nov 2011 | Helgi Dam Ziska | 2,460 | 15th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open A | 2005 | 67 | 42.5 | 2,346 |
| ch-NRW | 2015 | 35 | 21 | 2,309 |
| Bochum Post Open | 1992 | 20 | 12.5 | – |
| Oberhausen Open | 2011 | 19 | 14 | 2,362 |
| Recklinghausen | 1997 | 18 | 4.5 | 2,240 |
| ch-Ruhrgebiet | 2007 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,393 |
| Bundesliga 1997-98 | 1998 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,414 |
| Bundesliga 1998-99 | 1999 | 13 | 7 | 2,396 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heiko Kummerow's chess games?
922 games by Heiko Kummerow, 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 Heiko Kummerow has played.
What does Heiko Kummerow play on the first move as White?
Across 470 games with White in our database, Heiko Kummerow opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heiko Kummerow answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...f5 (15% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Heiko Kummerow play as White?
As White, Heiko Kummerow's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (86 games, 45.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (52 games, 57.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (44 games, 43.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 470 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heiko Kummerow play as Black?
As Black, Heiko Kummerow most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (58 games, 34.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (55 games, 38.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (34 games, 38.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 452 games.
What is Heiko Kummerow's FIDE rating?
Heiko Kummerow is currently rated 2,140 in classical chess and 2,181 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,372 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Heiko Kummerow played?
Our database contains 922 games by Heiko Kummerow, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 423 wins, 246 draws, 253 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heiko Kummerow?
922 games by Heiko Kummerow 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.