Prepare against Heinrich Tanner
CHE · World #22,202 classical · FIDE ID 1301179
Our database contains 30 games by Heinrich Tanner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Heinrich Tanner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heinrich Tanner 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 | 2,039 | 2,250 | Nov 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 1 | 18 | 36.7% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 14 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heinrich Tanner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heinrich Tanner's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 81.3% | 30.8% |
| f4 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 30.8% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Tanner usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Tanner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Tanner usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Tanner usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Heinrich Tanner's chess games
All 30 games by Heinrich Tanner 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: 11 wins, 1 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C98 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E86 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Carlo Micheli | 2,300 | 13th Zuerich Open A | B07 |
| Jan 1993 | Stephan Heer | 2,280 | 17th Zuerich Open A | E86 |
| Jan 1991 | Berthold Bartsch | 2,275 | 15th Zuerich Open A | B26 |
| Jan 1987 | Carmi Haas | 2,230 | Zuerich Open 11th | E68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Zuerich Open A | 1989 | 5 | 2 | 2,241 |
| Zuerich Open 11th | 1987 | 3 | 1 | 2,186 |
| 15th Zuerich Open A | 1991 | 3 | 2 | 2,523 |
| 10th Four Cities tt | 1979 | 3 | 0 | 1,930 |
| 14th Zuerich Open A | 1990 | 2 | 1 | 2,210 |
| 6th Zuerich Open A | 1982 | 2 | 1 | 2,420 |
| chT-FIN | 1988 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,435 |
| 17th Zuerich Open A | 1993 | 2 | 1 | 2,347 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heinrich Tanner's chess games?
30 games by Heinrich Tanner, 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 Heinrich Tanner has played.
What does Heinrich Tanner play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Heinrich Tanner opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heinrich Tanner answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Heinrich Tanner play as White?
As White, Heinrich Tanner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heinrich Tanner play as Black?
As Black, Heinrich Tanner most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Heinrich Tanner's FIDE rating?
Heinrich Tanner is currently rated 2,039 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Heinrich Tanner played?
Our database contains 30 games by Heinrich Tanner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 1 draws, 18 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heinrich Tanner?
30 games by Heinrich Tanner 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.