Prepare against Heinz Insam
Austria · World #12,780 classical · FIDE ID 1601903
Our database contains 106 games by Heinz Insam, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Heinz Insam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heinz Insam 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 | 2,131 | 2,251 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,141 | 2,214 | Feb 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,149 | 2,215 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 36 | 29 | 41 | 34.0% |
| As White | 55 | 24 | 16 | 15 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 51 | 12 | 13 | 26 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heinz Insam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heinz Insam's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 90.9% | 57.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 9.1% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 57.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Insam usually continues Bg5 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Insam usually continues Bg5 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Insam usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 70.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Insam usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (20% of these games) — Insam usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Insam usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 24 | 92.3% | 47.9% |
| a6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 60.0% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
Heinz Insam's chess games
All 106 games by Heinz Insam 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: 36 wins, 29 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Georg Danner | 2,355 | ch-AUT sf | A80 |
| Jan 1995 | Erich Gigerl | 2,345 | chT2S-AUT 9495 | A84 |
| Jan 1991 | Franz-Guenter Winkler | 2,340 | Vienna Open | A90 |
| Jan 1995 | Manfred Schigan | 2,310 | chT2S-AUT 9596 | A45 |
| Jan 1996 | Franz Schuh | 2,280 | chT-AUT Qual | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2S-AUT 9596 | 1996 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,451 |
| chT2S-AUT 9495 | 1995 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,177 |
| ch-AUT sf | 1992 | 9 | 6 | 2,393 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,102 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,998 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,304 |
| chT2S-AUT 9900 | 2000 | 7 | 3 | 2,140 |
| chT2O-AUT 9293 | 1992 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,362 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heinz Insam's chess games?
106 games by Heinz Insam, 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 Heinz Insam has played.
What does Heinz Insam play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Heinz Insam opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heinz Insam answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...a6 (4% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Heinz Insam play as White?
As White, Heinz Insam's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heinz Insam play as Black?
As Black, Heinz Insam most often plays: Gunderam Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Heinz Insam's FIDE rating?
Heinz Insam is currently rated 2,131 in classical chess, 2,141 in rapid and 2,149 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,251 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Heinz Insam played?
Our database contains 106 games by Heinz Insam, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 29 draws, 41 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heinz Insam?
106 games by Heinz Insam 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.