Prepare against Heinz Wirth
DEU · World #31,805 classical · FIDE ID 12958328
When preparing against Heinz Wirth, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Heinz Wirth, covering Sep 2015 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Heinz Wirth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heinz Wirth 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 | 1,976 | 2,067 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 50.0% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 18 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 55.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2012-2025): 62 rated games against 61 different opponents, across 10 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 62 | 29 | 18 | 15 | 46.8% | 1,923 | 2,013 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 27.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 32 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 50.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 1 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1,901 | 1,993 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2,004 | 2,004 |
| 2023 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1,788 | 1,788 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1,800 | 2,200 |
| 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1,865 | 1,999 |
| 2016 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1,998 | 2,176 |
| 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1,956 | 2,045 |
| 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2,090 | 2,090 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heinz Wirth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heinz Wirth's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Wirth usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Wirth usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Wirth usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 70.0% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Heinz Wirth's chess games
All 36 games by Heinz Wirth in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 18 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D76 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Stefan Schiffer | 2,237 | 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C00 |
| Aug 2016 | Marco Frohberg | 2,197 | 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B01 |
| Aug 2012 | Guenter Walter | 1,983 | 11th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B02 |
| Aug 2012 | Reinhard Bandlow | 1,983 | 11th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B15 |
| Aug 2015 | Peter Baranowsky | 1,972 | 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,044 |
| 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,176 |
| 11th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,090 |
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,046 |
| Werner-Ott-Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,667 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1718 | 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2,204 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heinz Wirth's chess games?
36 games by Heinz Wirth, from Sep 2015 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 Wirth has played.
What does Heinz Wirth play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Heinz Wirth opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heinz Wirth answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Heinz Wirth play as White?
As White, Heinz Wirth's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heinz Wirth play as Black?
As Black, Heinz Wirth most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Heinz Wirth's FIDE rating?
Heinz Wirth is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,067 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Heinz Wirth played?
Our database contains 36 games by Heinz Wirth, covering Sep 2015 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heinz Wirth?
36 games by Heinz Wirth 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.