Prepare against Heinz Kratschmer
Austria · World #25,833 classical · FIDE ID 1606670
When preparing against Heinz Kratschmer, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon as Black, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 309 games by Heinz Kratschmer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Heinz Kratschmer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heinz Kratschmer 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 | 2,012 | 2,177 | May 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 309 | 86 | 125 | 98 | 27.8% |
| As White | 163 | 53 | 64 | 46 | 32.5% |
| As Black | 146 | 33 | 61 | 52 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heinz Kratschmer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heinz Kratschmer's side.
First moves as White (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 159 | 97.5% | 51.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.8% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 51.9% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Kratschmer usually continues Nf3 (50.6% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Kratschmer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Kratschmer usually continues e4 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kratschmer usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (33% of these games) — Kratschmer usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kratschmer usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 64 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 92.5% | 32.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.5% | 83.3% |
Heinz Kratschmer's chess games
All 309 games by Heinz Kratschmer 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: 86 wins, 125 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 51 | 16/23/12 | 31.4% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 20 | 5/11/4 | 25.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 25 | 6/8/11 | 24.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 22 | 9/7/6 | 40.9% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 17 | 2/12/3 | 11.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Mark D Tseitlin | 2,420 | 11th ch-EU Seniors | D00 |
| Jan 2018 | Pieter Hopman | 2,307 | 1st Schilcherland Open | B07 |
| Jan 1994 | Klaus Nickl | 2,220 | chT2S-AUT 9394 | D02 |
| Apr 2012 | Georg Haubt | 2,215 | chT-EU Seniors | A82 |
| Apr 2012 | Gerald Bonner | 2,197 | chT-EU Seniors | D06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-EU Seniors | 2015 | 35 | 17 | 2,129 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 25 | 12 | 2,090 |
| Graz Open | 1995 | 16 | 6 | 2,145 |
| Graz Open B | 2006 | 15 | 10 | 1,986 |
| 24th Wch Seniors 65 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,048 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,880 |
| chT2S-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 4 | 2,091 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,864 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heinz Kratschmer's chess games?
309 games by Heinz Kratschmer, 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 Kratschmer has played.
What does Heinz Kratschmer play on the first move as White?
Across 163 games with White in our database, Heinz Kratschmer opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heinz Kratschmer answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Heinz Kratschmer play as White?
As White, Heinz Kratschmer's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (51 games, 31.4% win rate); Slav Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 163 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heinz Kratschmer play as Black?
As Black, Heinz Kratschmer most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (25 games, 24.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (17 games, 11.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 146 games.
What is Heinz Kratschmer's FIDE rating?
Heinz Kratschmer is currently rated 2,012 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,177 (May 2011).
How many games has Heinz Kratschmer played?
Our database contains 309 games by Heinz Kratschmer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 125 draws, 98 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heinz Kratschmer?
309 games by Heinz Kratschmer 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.