Prepare against Heinz Rummelshaus
DEU · World #58,304 classical · FIDE ID 24627488
When preparing against Heinz Rummelshaus, expect 1.c3 in 30% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 37 games by Heinz Rummelshaus, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Heinz Rummelshaus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heinz Rummelshaus 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 | 1,862 | 1,931 | May 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 21.6% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heinz Rummelshaus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heinz Rummelshaus's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c3 | 6 | 30.0% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c3 — 30% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nc6 (33% of these games) — Rummelshaus usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Rummelshaus usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Rummelshaus usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Rummelshaus usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Rummelshaus usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Heinz Rummelshaus's chess games
All 37 games by Heinz Rummelshaus in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - Aug 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: 8 wins, 13 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Gerhard Arold | 2,026 | 11th Cologne Longerich Open A | A03 |
| Aug 2014 | Alfonso Turco | 2,006 | 11th Cologne Longerich Open A | A04 |
| Sep 2006 | Robert Siemes | 1,996 | ch-Duesseldorf | B22 |
| Aug 2024 | Michael Boger | 1,785 | 51st Sparkassen Open B | A00 |
| Mar 2019 | Rebecca Doll | 1,737 | 10th Pfalz Open B | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Pfalz Open B | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,826 |
| 37th Moehnesee Cup A | 2011 | 6 | 0 | 1,570 |
| 36th Moehnesee Cup | 2010 | 6 | 1 | 1,724 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,803 |
| 11th Cologne Longerich Open A | 2014 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,052 |
| 51st Sparkassen Open B | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1,723 |
| ch-Duesseldorf | 2006 | 2 | 1 | 2,077 |
| 52nd Sparkassen Open B | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,783 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heinz Rummelshaus's chess games?
37 games by Heinz Rummelshaus, from Mar 2010 to Aug 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 Rummelshaus has played.
What does Heinz Rummelshaus play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Heinz Rummelshaus opens with 1.c3 (30% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heinz Rummelshaus answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Heinz Rummelshaus play as White?
As White, Heinz Rummelshaus's most-played openings in our database are: Saragossa Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heinz Rummelshaus play as Black?
As Black, Heinz Rummelshaus most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Heinz Rummelshaus's FIDE rating?
Heinz Rummelshaus is currently rated 1,862 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,931 (May 2010).
How many games has Heinz Rummelshaus played?
Our database contains 37 games by Heinz Rummelshaus, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 13 draws, 16 losses (21.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heinz Rummelshaus?
37 games by Heinz Rummelshaus 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.