Prepare against Heinrich Ross
DEU · World #108,923 classical · FIDE ID 24654876
When preparing against Heinrich Ross, expect 1.c4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 54 games by Heinrich Ross, covering Sep 2016 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Heinrich Ross's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heinrich Ross 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 | 1,705 | 1,743 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,762 | 1,762 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,689 | 1,689 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 15 | 9 | 29 | 27.8% |
| As White | 29 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 24.1% |
| As Black | 25 | 8 | 1 | 16 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heinrich Ross's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heinrich Ross's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 12 | 41.4% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 9 | 31.0% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 7 | 24.1% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 41% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Ross usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Ross usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Ross usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Ross usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ross usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 70.6% | 29.2% |
| c5 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 11.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Heinrich Ross's chess games
All 54 games by Heinrich Ross in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - Oct 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: 15 wins, 9 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Martin Lange | 1,716 | Eschborn Open | B45 |
| Jul 2008 | Hans-Dieter Bergmann | 1,688 | Bad Frankenhausen Open 2nd | C30 |
| May 2011 | Jens-Hagen Roessler | 1,616 | 08th Eschborn Open | A13 |
| Sep 2016 | Thomas Friedel | 1,426 | Eschborn Open | C55 |
| Sep 2016 | Walter Giebitz | 1,287 | Eschborn Open | C65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eschborn Open | 2018 | 15 | 6 | 1,479 |
| ch-Hessen Seniors | 1999 | 9 | 3 | – |
| 5th Vellmar Open B | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,688 |
| Bad Frankenhausen Open 2nd | 2008 | 6 | 2 | 1,660 |
| 08th Eschborn Open | 2011 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,559 |
| 9th Eschborn Open | 2012 | 5 | 1 | 1,429 |
| 10th Eschborn Open | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,652 |
| chT2O-AUT 9293 | 1992 | 1 | 0 | 1,865 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heinrich Ross's chess games?
54 games by Heinrich Ross, from Sep 2016 to Oct 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 Ross has played.
What does Heinrich Ross play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Heinrich Ross opens with 1.c4 (41% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heinrich Ross answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...Nc6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games).
What openings does Heinrich Ross play as White?
As White, Heinrich Ross's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heinrich Ross play as Black?
As Black, Heinrich Ross most often plays: Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Heinrich Ross's FIDE rating?
Heinrich Ross is currently rated 1,705 in classical chess, 1,762 in rapid and 1,689 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,743 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Heinrich Ross played?
Our database contains 54 games by Heinrich Ross, covering Sep 2016 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 9 draws, 29 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heinrich Ross?
54 games by Heinrich Ross 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.