Prepare against Heinz Vifian
CHE · World #67,483 classical · FIDE ID 1304194
When preparing against Heinz Vifian, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 50 games by Heinz Vifian, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Heinz Vifian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heinz Vifian 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 | 1,829 | 2,045 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,924 | 1,924 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 11 | 9 | 30 | 22.0% |
| As White | 25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 16.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heinz Vifian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heinz Vifian's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 92.0% | 43.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 43.5% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Vifian usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Vifian usually continues e4 (12.5% score)
- …Nc6 (9% of these games) — Vifian usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Vifian usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 100.0% | 15.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Heinz Vifian's chess games
All 50 games by Heinz Vifian in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 11 wins, 9 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | King's Indian Attack, with Bf5 | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E26 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Thomas Welz | 2,355 | Brocco Open | A46 |
| Jan 1991 | Jean-Alexis Cornu | 2,350 | Brocco Open | D02 |
| Jan 1992 | A. Mueller | 2,260 | SUI-chI Open | D37 |
| Jun 2026 | Coqueraut,J | 1,666 | ECU Senior +65 2026 | D02 |
| Jun 2026 | Dordoni,Riccardo | 1,601 | ECU Senior +65 2026 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Open | 1992 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,331 |
| ECU Senior +65 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,825 |
| Brocco Open | 1991 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,363 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 5 | 0 | 1,590 |
| 118th ch-SUI HT1 | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,773 |
| San Bernardino Open | 1992 | 2 | 0 | 2,152 |
| 25th Liechtenstein Open | 2007 | 2 | 0 | 1,731 |
| SUI-chI Open | 1992 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,582 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heinz Vifian's chess games?
50 games by Heinz Vifian, from Jul 2005 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 Vifian has played.
What does Heinz Vifian play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Heinz Vifian opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heinz Vifian answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Heinz Vifian play as White?
As White, Heinz Vifian's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heinz Vifian play as Black?
As Black, Heinz Vifian most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Heinz Vifian's FIDE rating?
Heinz Vifian is currently rated 1,829 in classical chess, 1,924 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,045 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Heinz Vifian played?
Our database contains 50 games by Heinz Vifian, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 9 draws, 30 losses (22.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heinz Vifian?
50 games by Heinz Vifian 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.