Prepare against Heinz Hamlack
DEU · World #26,032 classical · FIDE ID 24668095
Our database contains 96 games by Heinz Hamlack, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Heinz Hamlack's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heinz Hamlack 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 | 2,011 | 2,084 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,979 | 2,001 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,915 | 2,006 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 38 | 28 | 30 | 39.6% |
| As White | 51 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 45 | 19 | 9 | 17 | 42.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heinz Hamlack's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heinz Hamlack's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 60.8% | 56.5% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 15.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 15.7% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 7.8% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Hamlack usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Hamlack usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Hamlack usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Hamlack usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Hamlack usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Hamlack usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 11 | 45.8% | 63.6% |
| c6 | 5 | 20.8% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 20.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Heinz Hamlack's chess games
All 96 games by Heinz Hamlack in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 38 wins, 28 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Mark Lorenz | 2,233 | 9th Wunsiedel Open | D12 |
| Nov 2021 | Gunnar Johnsen | 2,178 | 23rd Bad Griesbach Seniors Open | E21 |
| Mar 2013 | Marco Stein | 2,147 | 29th Bad Woerishofen Open | B92 |
| Apr 2016 | Georg Nuessel | 2,104 | Regionalliga SW 1516 | D45 |
| Aug 2022 | Markus Schmidt | 2,099 | 9th Arber Open | D91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,819 |
| Regionalliga SW 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,132 |
| Regionalliga SW 9495 | 1995 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,966 |
| Bad Woerishofen Open B | 2024 | 8 | 7 | 2,210 |
| 9th Arber Open | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 2,035 |
| 10th Arber Seniors Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,943 |
| 23rd Bad Griesbach Seniors Open | 2021 | 6 | 4 | 2,122 |
| 5th Arber Open | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 2,087 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heinz Hamlack's chess games?
96 games by Heinz Hamlack, from Jul 2007 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 Heinz Hamlack has played.
What does Heinz Hamlack play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Heinz Hamlack opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heinz Hamlack answers 1...d6 (46% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Heinz Hamlack play as White?
As White, Heinz Hamlack's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Colle System (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heinz Hamlack play as Black?
As Black, Heinz Hamlack most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Heinz Hamlack's FIDE rating?
Heinz Hamlack is currently rated 2,011 in classical chess, 1,979 in rapid and 1,915 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,084 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Heinz Hamlack played?
Our database contains 96 games by Heinz Hamlack, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 28 draws, 30 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heinz Hamlack?
96 games by Heinz Hamlack 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.