Prepare against Heiko Rickert
DEU · World #47,409 classical · FIDE ID 24630322
Our database contains 120 games by Heiko Rickert, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Heiko Rickert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heiko Rickert 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 | 1,904 | 1,986 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,845 | 1,855 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 33 | 41 | 46 | 27.5% |
| As White | 57 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 63 | 15 | 22 | 26 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heiko Rickert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heiko Rickert's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 82.5% | 51.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 12.3% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.3% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Rickert usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Rickert usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Rickert usually continues d4 (81.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Rickert usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Rickert usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 84.6% | 47.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 87.5% | 17.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Heiko Rickert's chess games
All 120 games by Heiko Rickert 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: 33 wins, 41 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A11 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Mohammed Reza Ghadimi | 2,144 | 1st Bad Schwartau Open | A57 |
| Apr 2015 | Friedrich Mueller | 2,099 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | C54 |
| Jan 2005 | Dirk Martens | 2,083 | ch-S Schleswig Holstein Vormeister-Kandi | B20 |
| Apr 2017 | Thorsten Cerny | 2,037 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Vormeisterklasse | B23 |
| Apr 2009 | Jan-Peter Delfs | 2,032 | ch-Schleswig Holstein cand 64th | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Vormeister | 2018 | 25 | 11 | 1,910 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | 2015 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,053 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein cand 63rd | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,825 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein cand 64th | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,101 |
| ch-S Schleswig Holstein VM 62nd | 2007 | 9 | 2 | 1,785 |
| ch-S Schleswig Holstein Vormeister-Kandi | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,083 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Vormeisterklasse | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,995 |
| chC-Schleswig Holstein 55th | 2000 | 8 | 1 | 1,715 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heiko Rickert's chess games?
120 games by Heiko Rickert, 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 Rickert has played.
What does Heiko Rickert play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Heiko Rickert opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heiko Rickert answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Heiko Rickert play as White?
As White, Heiko Rickert's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heiko Rickert play as Black?
As Black, Heiko Rickert most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Heiko Rickert's FIDE rating?
Heiko Rickert is currently rated 1,904 in classical chess, 1,845 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,986 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Heiko Rickert played?
Our database contains 120 games by Heiko Rickert, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 41 draws, 46 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heiko Rickert?
120 games by Heiko Rickert 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.