Prepare against Heimo Titz
FM · Austria · World #83,902 classical · FIDE ID 1601520
When preparing against Heimo Titz, expect 1.c4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 20.8% over 24 games.
Our database contains 1,252 games by Heimo Titz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Heimo Titz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heimo Titz 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 | 1,777 | 2,326 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,070 | 2,113 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,252 | 382 | 431 | 438 | 30.5% |
| As White | 625 | 202 | 223 | 200 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 628 | 180 | 209 | 238 | 28.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heimo Titz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heimo Titz's side.
First moves as White (625 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 521 | 83.4% | 51.7% |
| Nf3 | 67 | 10.7% | 41.8% |
| d4 | 25 | 4.0% | 46.0% |
| e4 | 12 | 1.9% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 83% of White games, 51.7% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Titz usually continues Nc3 (58.6% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Titz usually continues Nc3 (47.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Titz usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 41.8% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Titz usually continues c4 (34.2% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Titz usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Titz usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (299 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 294 | 98.3% | 41.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (214 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 210 | 98.1% | 48.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.4% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Heimo Titz's chess games
All 1,252 games by Heimo Titz 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: 382 wins, 431 draws, 438 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 132 | 42/48/42 | 31.8% |
| A39 | English Opening | 106 | 33/40/33 | 31.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 78 | 33/24/21 | 42.3% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 69 | 18/24/27 | 26.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 26 | 10/8/8 | 38.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 21 | 11/6/4 | 52.4% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 21 | 6/8/7 | 28.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 20 | 5/8/7 | 25.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 15 | 4/9/2 | 26.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 157 | 42/45/70 | 26.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 57 | 14/17/26 | 24.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 40 | 14/17/9 | 35.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 38 | 8/14/16 | 21.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 38 | 13/8/17 | 34.2% |
| A38 | English Opening | 36 | 11/12/13 | 30.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 31 | 14/7/9 | 45.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 29 | 9/11/9 | 31.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 24 | 7/11/6 | 29.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 24 | 5/6/13 | 20.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1998 | Siegfried Baumegger | 2,495 | chT-AUT 9798 | E48 |
| Jan 1991 | Egon Brestian | 2,475 | chT-AUT | A30 |
| Jan 1995 | Bela Lengyel | 2,425 | Balatonbereny IM-B | B60 |
| Dec 2009 | Vasilij Gagarin | 2,422 | 16th Zadar Open A | B22 |
| Jan 1993 | Pal Kiss | 2,420 | Eger | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2017 | 160 | 77.5 | 2,262 |
| chT-AUT | 1994 | 71 | 37 | 2,301 |
| Balatonlelle IM | 2005 | 38 | 13 | 2,208 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2015 | 34 | 18.5 | 2,227 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2019 | 33 | 11.5 | 2,047 |
| Oberwart Open | 2011 | 31 | 17.5 | 2,292 |
| Graz Open | 2015 | 25 | 13.5 | 2,237 |
| Graz Open A | 2018 | 23 | 11 | 2,270 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heimo Titz's chess games?
1,252 games by Heimo Titz, 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 Heimo Titz has played.
What does Heimo Titz play on the first move as White?
Across 625 games with White in our database, Heimo Titz opens with 1.c4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heimo Titz answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games), 1...f5 (0% of games).
What openings does Heimo Titz play as White?
As White, Heimo Titz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (132 games, 31.8% win rate); English Opening (106 games, 31.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (78 games, 42.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 625 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heimo Titz play as Black?
As Black, Heimo Titz most often plays: Sicilian (157 games, 26.8% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (57 games, 24.6% win rate); Indian Defense (40 games, 35.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 628 games.
What is Heimo Titz's FIDE rating?
Heimo Titz is currently rated 1,777 in classical chess, 2,070 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,326 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Heimo Titz played?
Our database contains 1,252 games by Heimo Titz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 382 wins, 431 draws, 438 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heimo Titz?
1,252 games by Heimo Titz 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.