Prepare against Heinz-Werner Szudra
DEU · World #37,429 classical · FIDE ID 4670949
When preparing against Heinz-Werner Szudra, expect 1.c4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%).
Our database contains 112 games by Heinz-Werner Szudra, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Heinz-Werner Szudra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heinz-Werner Szudra 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 | 1,947 | 2,069 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 33 | 33 | 46 | 29.5% |
| As White | 55 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 57 | 18 | 15 | 24 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heinz-Werner Szudra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heinz-Werner Szudra's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 36 | 65.5% | 45.8% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 16.4% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 6 | 10.9% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 7.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 65% of White games, 45.8% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Szudra usually continues Nc3 (36.4% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Szudra usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Szudra usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Szudra usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Szudra usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (11% of these games) — Szudra usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 100.0% | 46.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 94.7% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Heinz-Werner Szudra's chess games
All 112 games by Heinz-Werner Szudra 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: 33 wins, 33 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2004 | Jiri Majer | 2,301 | Znojmo Hostan Open | D13 |
| May 2008 | Mark Freckmann | 2,276 | Bargteheide Open | A10 |
| Jun 2003 | Gisbert Jacoby | 2,258 | 6th Bargteheide Open | A13 |
| May 2005 | Anton Cvicela | 2,178 | Znojmo Open | C18 |
| Jan 2011 | Jan Tesar | 2,126 | Marianske Lazne Open | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg League qual | 2005 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,858 |
| 15th Vienna Open A | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,041 |
| ch-Hamburg MB | 2015 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,114 |
| 4th Wichern Open | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,151 |
| 5th Wichern Open | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,008 |
| 12th Rewal Open A | 2007 | 8 | 1 | 1,737 |
| Hamburg Junge Open | 2005 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,982 |
| ch-Pinneberg | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 1,785 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heinz-Werner Szudra's chess games?
112 games by Heinz-Werner Szudra, 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-Werner Szudra has played.
What does Heinz-Werner Szudra play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Heinz-Werner Szudra opens with 1.c4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heinz-Werner Szudra answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Heinz-Werner Szudra play as White?
As White, Heinz-Werner Szudra's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heinz-Werner Szudra play as Black?
As Black, Heinz-Werner Szudra most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Heinz-Werner Szudra's FIDE rating?
Heinz-Werner Szudra is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,069 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Heinz-Werner Szudra played?
Our database contains 112 games by Heinz-Werner Szudra, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 33 draws, 46 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heinz-Werner Szudra?
112 games by Heinz-Werner Szudra 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.