Prepare against Heiko Ploehn
DEU · World #22,888 classical · FIDE ID 16256042
Our database contains 191 games by Heiko Ploehn, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Heiko Ploehn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heiko Ploehn 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 | 2,034 | 2,092 | Feb 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,038 | 2,038 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 191 | 68 | 56 | 67 | 35.6% |
| As White | 92 | 44 | 24 | 24 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 99 | 24 | 32 | 43 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heiko Ploehn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heiko Ploehn's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 84 | 91.3% | 61.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.3% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 61.3% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Ploehn usually continues c4 (66.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Ploehn usually continues c4 (47.5% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Ploehn usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ploehn usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Ploehn usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Ploehn usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 61.0% | 44.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 12.2% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 12.2% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 53.6% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 17.9% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.7% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Heiko Ploehn's chess games
All 191 games by Heiko Ploehn in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 68 wins, 56 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1999 | Josef Ager | 2,270 | Landesliga Sued 9899 | E94 |
| Feb 1999 | Bernd Salvermoser | 2,245 | Landesliga Sued 9899 | C18 |
| Mar 1995 | Thomas Lochte | 2,225 | Landesliga Sued 9596 | B21 |
| Apr 2011 | Norbert Barth | 2,221 | Landesliga Nord 1011 | B06 |
| Jan 1996 | Ulrich Rohrmueller | 2,195 | Landesliga Sued 9596 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bayern B 64th | 1993 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,198 |
| Landesliga Nord 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,336 |
| Landesliga Sued 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,077 |
| Regionalliga SO 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 6 | 2,181 |
| Regionalliga NW 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 2,111 |
| Regionalliga SO 0001 | 2001 | 8 | 1 | 1,810 |
| Landesliga Nord 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 2 | 2,056 |
| Landesliga Sued 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 5 | 2,240 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heiko Ploehn's chess games?
191 games by Heiko Ploehn, from Jun 2018 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 Ploehn has played.
What does Heiko Ploehn play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Heiko Ploehn opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heiko Ploehn answers 1...e6 (61% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Heiko Ploehn play as White?
As White, Heiko Ploehn's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (13 games, 69.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heiko Ploehn play as Black?
As Black, Heiko Ploehn most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Heiko Ploehn's FIDE rating?
Heiko Ploehn is currently rated 2,034 in classical chess and 2,038 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,092 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Heiko Ploehn played?
Our database contains 191 games by Heiko Ploehn, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 56 draws, 67 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heiko Ploehn?
191 games by Heiko Ploehn 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.