Prepare against Heinz Schoch
CHE · World #85,683 classical · FIDE ID 16233212
When preparing against Heinz Schoch, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 30 games by Heinz Schoch, covering Jul 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Heinz Schoch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heinz Schoch 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 | 1,772 | 1,774 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 30.0% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heinz Schoch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heinz Schoch's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 100.0% | 43.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 43.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Schoch usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Schoch usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Schoch usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Heinz Schoch's chess games
All 30 games by Heinz Schoch in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - Oct 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: 9 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A40 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Adriano Carrella | 1,958 | 48th International Chess Open Citta di Arco | Grupo A (38-104) | A45 |
| Oct 2025 | Sergio Pomante | 1,619 | 47th Arco Open | B34 |
| Oct 2026 | Jo Steinschuld | 1,566 | 48th International Chess Open Citta di Arco | Grupo A (38-104) | B27 |
| Oct 2025 | Anna Bartonickova | 1,538 | 47th Arco Open | A43 |
| Oct 2025 | Robin Dlugosz Cattani | 1,506 | 47th Arco Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,404 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,768 |
| 48th International Chess Open Citta di Arco | Grupo A (38-104) | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,876 |
| 44th Arco Open | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,583 |
| 48th International Chess Open Citta di Arco | Grupo A (1-37) | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,639 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heinz Schoch's chess games?
30 games by Heinz Schoch, from Jul 2018 to Oct 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 Schoch has played.
What does Heinz Schoch play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Heinz Schoch opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heinz Schoch answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Heinz Schoch play as White?
As White, Heinz Schoch's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heinz Schoch play as Black?
As Black, Heinz Schoch most often plays: London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Heinz Schoch's FIDE rating?
Heinz Schoch is currently rated 1,772 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,774 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Heinz Schoch played?
Our database contains 30 games by Heinz Schoch, covering Jul 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heinz Schoch?
30 games by Heinz Schoch 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.