Prepare against Heinz Strater
DEU · World #40,989 classical · FIDE ID 24635790
Our database contains 186 games by Heinz Strater, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Heinz Strater's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heinz Strater 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 | 1,931 | 2,172 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 186 | 67 | 30 | 89 | 36.0% |
| As White | 93 | 40 | 11 | 42 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 93 | 27 | 19 | 47 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heinz Strater's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heinz Strater's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 92 | 98.9% | 49.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 49.5% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Strater usually continues b4 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Strater usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Strater usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Strater usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 72.5% | 41.4% |
| e5 | 6 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 12.5% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Heinz Strater's chess games
All 186 games by Heinz Strater in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 67 wins, 30 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B38 | English Opening | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2005 | Marcel Becker | 2,304 | Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | A57 |
| Apr 2014 | Joerg Kappelt | 2,203 | ch-Niederrhein | C00 |
| Apr 2014 | Ingo Thomas | 2,175 | ch-Niederrhein | A59 |
| May 2005 | Christopher Graw | 2,157 | Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | B09 |
| Mar 1999 | Markus Reinke | 2,117 | ch-Niederrhein | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niederrhein | 2019 | 89 | 34 | 1,881 |
| Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | 2006 | 21 | 12.5 | 1,991 |
| Kleve Open | 2002 | 14 | 7 | 1,803 |
| ch-DUE Verband | 2002 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,128 |
| 10th Neumarkt am Wallersee Open | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,862 |
| 09th Neumarkt am Wallersee Open | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 2,044 |
| Lower Rhine ch | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,895 |
| 21st Goch Open | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 2,001 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heinz Strater's chess games?
186 games by Heinz Strater, from Apr 2006 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 Strater has played.
What does Heinz Strater play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Heinz Strater opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heinz Strater answers 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Heinz Strater play as White?
As White, Heinz Strater's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Wing Gambit (13 games, 46.2% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heinz Strater play as Black?
As Black, Heinz Strater most often plays: Benoni Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Heinz Strater's FIDE rating?
Heinz Strater is currently rated 1,931 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,172 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Heinz Strater played?
Our database contains 186 games by Heinz Strater, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 30 draws, 89 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heinz Strater?
186 games by Heinz Strater 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.