Prepare against Heiko Nowicki
DEU · World #56,309 classical · FIDE ID 4645057
Our database contains 135 games by Heiko Nowicki, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Heiko Nowicki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heiko Nowicki 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 | 1,869 | 2,064 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 31 | 37 | 67 | 23.0% |
| As White | 70 | 14 | 21 | 35 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 65 | 17 | 16 | 32 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heiko Nowicki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heiko Nowicki's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 94.3% | 36.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.7% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 36.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Nowicki usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Nowicki usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Nowicki usually continues d3 (21.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 12.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Nowicki usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Nowicki usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Nowicki usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 100.0% | 29.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 89.5% | 41.2% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
Heiko Nowicki's chess games
All 135 games by Heiko Nowicki in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 31 wins, 37 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | Modern Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Heinz-Gerd Lehmann | 2,330 | Bochum Post Open | A36 |
| Jan 1992 | Axel Scheffner | 2,310 | Bochum Post Open | A07 |
| Jan 2000 | Hansjoerg Himmel | 2,290 | Ruhrgebiet VL1 9900 | B33 |
| Jan 1996 | Pit Schulenburg | 2,285 | ch-Ruhrgebiet | A05 |
| Dec 1999 | Ansgar Barthel | 2,216 | Ruhrgebiet VL1 9900 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 0.5 | 1,868 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 1,948 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2-chT 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,046 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,003 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 3 | 2,095 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,803 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 9900 | 2000 | 8 | 3 | 2,147 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heiko Nowicki's chess games?
135 games by Heiko Nowicki, from Apr 2003 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 Nowicki has played.
What does Heiko Nowicki play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Heiko Nowicki opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heiko Nowicki answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Heiko Nowicki play as White?
As White, Heiko Nowicki's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); King's Indian Attack (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heiko Nowicki play as Black?
As Black, Heiko Nowicki most often plays: Modern Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Heiko Nowicki's FIDE rating?
Heiko Nowicki is currently rated 1,869 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,064 (Oct 2022).
How many games has Heiko Nowicki played?
Our database contains 135 games by Heiko Nowicki, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 37 draws, 67 losses (23.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heiko Nowicki?
135 games by Heiko Nowicki 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.