Prepare against Heinrich Kirsch
DEU · World #42,055 classical · FIDE ID 4698665
Our database contains 72 games by Heinrich Kirsch, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Heinrich Kirsch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heinrich Kirsch 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 | 1,926 | 1,967 | Oct 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 30 | 14 | 28 | 41.7% |
| As White | 37 | 16 | 8 | 13 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 35 | 14 | 6 | 15 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heinrich Kirsch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heinrich Kirsch's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 100.0% | 54.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 54.1% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Kirsch usually continues Nf3 (39.5% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Kirsch usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Kirsch usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 29.2% |
Heinrich Kirsch's chess games
All 72 games by Heinrich Kirsch in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 30 wins, 14 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A60 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2014 | Adrian Wichmann | 1,973 | Mittelfranken-chTB2b 1314 | C50 |
| Oct 2011 | Peter Vogt | 1,927 | chTB2b-Mittelfranken 1112 | D02 |
| Oct 2017 | Karlheinz Bauer | 1,888 | Mittelfranken-chTB1 1718 | A48 |
| Oct 2010 | Wolfgang Brunner | 1,880 | chTB2b-Mittelfranken 1011 | E12 |
| Oct 2012 | Andrej Classen | 1,841 | Mittelfranken-chTB2b 1213 | C27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelfranken-chTB2b 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,739 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2a 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 8 | 1,909 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2b 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,809 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB1 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,703 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB1 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,820 |
| 2nd ch-Nuremberg Open | 2002 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,858 |
| 07th Nuremberg Zabo Open | 2005 | 5 | 2 | 1,439 |
| chTB2b-Mittelfranken 1011 | 2010 | 3 | 1 | 1,731 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heinrich Kirsch's chess games?
72 games by Heinrich Kirsch, from Apr 2005 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 Heinrich Kirsch has played.
What does Heinrich Kirsch play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Heinrich Kirsch opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heinrich Kirsch answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Heinrich Kirsch play as White?
As White, Heinrich Kirsch's most-played openings in our database are: London System (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heinrich Kirsch play as Black?
As Black, Heinrich Kirsch most often plays: Italian Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Heinrich Kirsch's FIDE rating?
Heinrich Kirsch is currently rated 1,926 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,967 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Heinrich Kirsch played?
Our database contains 72 games by Heinrich Kirsch, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 14 draws, 28 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heinrich Kirsch?
72 games by Heinrich Kirsch 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.