Prepare against Heiko Schneider
DEU · World #13,673 classical · FIDE ID 4627423
Our database contains 479 games by Heiko Schneider, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Heiko Schneider's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heiko Schneider 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 | 2,120 | 2,249 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 479 | 208 | 104 | 167 | 43.4% |
| As White | 246 | 114 | 48 | 84 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 233 | 94 | 56 | 83 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heiko Schneider's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heiko Schneider's side.
First moves as White (246 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 214 | 87.0% | 57.0% |
| d4 | 27 | 11.0% | 48.1% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 57.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Schneider usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Schneider usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Schneider usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Schneider usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Schneider usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Schneider usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 68 | 64.2% | 46.3% |
| d5 | 11 | 10.4% | 45.5% |
| c6 | 10 | 9.4% | 55.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 6.6% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 7 | 6.6% | 78.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 75.0% | 53.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 12.5% | 56.3% |
| f5 | 5 | 7.8% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Heiko Schneider's chess games
All 479 games by Heiko Schneider 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: 208 wins, 104 draws, 167 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 34 | 12/9/13 | 35.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 24 | 12/1/11 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 9/1/1 | 81.8% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 26 | 14/3/9 | 53.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 24 | 13/7/4 | 54.2% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Alexander Hoffmann | 2,350 | Hessenliga 9899 | A16 |
| May 2023 | Georg Legde | 2,344 | Bodensee Open | A06 |
| Jan 1994 | Horst Alber | 2,340 | ch-Hessen | B07 |
| Jan 1990 | Hans Besser | 2,340 | Oberliga NRW 8990 I | A85 |
| Jan 1994 | Klaus Schmitzer | 2,320 | ch-Hessen | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Oberschwaben | 1995 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,273 |
| ch-Hessen MVT | 2005 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,240 |
| ch-Hessen | 1994 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,232 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 9 | 2,419 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,217 |
| Bensheim Open | 2002 | 11 | 8 | 2,330 |
| Hessenliga | 1995 | 11 | 6 | 2,356 |
| Hessenliga 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,279 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heiko Schneider's chess games?
479 games by Heiko Schneider, 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 Schneider has played.
What does Heiko Schneider play on the first move as White?
Across 246 games with White in our database, Heiko Schneider opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heiko Schneider answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Heiko Schneider play as White?
As White, Heiko Schneider's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (34 games, 35.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 246 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heiko Schneider play as Black?
As Black, Heiko Schneider most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (26 games, 53.8% win rate); English Opening (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 233 games.
What is Heiko Schneider's FIDE rating?
Heiko Schneider is currently rated 2,120 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,249 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Heiko Schneider played?
Our database contains 479 games by Heiko Schneider, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 208 wins, 104 draws, 167 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heiko Schneider?
479 games by Heiko Schneider 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.