Prepare against Heinz Wirthensohn
IM · CHE · World #6,436 classical · FIDE ID 1300059
When preparing against Heinz Wirthensohn, expect 1.Nf3 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon as Black, 10.3% over 29 games.
Our database contains 1,288 games by Heinz Wirthensohn, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Heinz Wirthensohn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heinz Wirthensohn 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 | 2,237 | 2,417 | May 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,288 | 369 | 610 | 309 | 28.6% |
| As White | 655 | 221 | 300 | 134 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 633 | 148 | 310 | 175 | 23.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heinz Wirthensohn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heinz Wirthensohn's side.
First moves as White (655 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 308 | 47.0% | 58.8% |
| d4 | 167 | 25.5% | 56.9% |
| c4 | 167 | 25.5% | 50.3% |
| g3 | 11 | 1.7% | 36.4% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 47% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Wirthensohn usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Wirthensohn usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Wirthensohn usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Wirthensohn usually continues Nf3 (56.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Wirthensohn usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Wirthensohn usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (258 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 251 | 97.3% | 46.8% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.2% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (225 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 154 | 68.4% | 49.0% |
| d5 | 60 | 26.7% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
Heinz Wirthensohn's chess games
All 1,288 games by Heinz Wirthensohn in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 369 wins, 610 draws, 309 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 107 | 34/54/19 | 31.8% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 81 | 27/43/11 | 33.3% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 68 | 24/30/14 | 35.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 56 | 28/16/12 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 43 | 9/21/13 | 20.9% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 33 | 11/14/8 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 29 | 7/15/7 | 24.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 24 | 9/11/4 | 37.5% |
| D02 | London System | 23 | 7/13/3 | 30.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 20 | 7/12/1 | 35.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 70 | 15/33/22 | 21.4% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 44 | 9/21/14 | 20.5% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 38 | 9/15/14 | 23.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 36 | 9/21/6 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 32 | 7/15/10 | 21.9% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 31 | 6/14/11 | 19.4% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 29 | 3/21/5 | 10.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 28 | 10/9/9 | 35.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 26 | 3/15/8 | 11.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 23 | 8/11/4 | 34.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1981 | Gennadi Sosonko | 2,595 | Bad Kissingen | A26 |
| Jan 1989 | Eric Lobron | 2,585 | 9th EU-chT | B06 |
| Dec 2001 | Daniel Fridman | 2,571 | 25th Zuerich Open | D30 |
| Jan 1996 | Vadim Milov | 2,565 | chT-SUI | E92 |
| Nov 1982 | Jon S Speelman | 2,550 | Olympiad-25 | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2023 | 185 | 101 | 2,386 |
| ch-SUI int | 2005 | 39 | 17 | 2,364 |
| ch-SUI | 2006 | 39 | 16 | 2,370 |
| Bern | 1991 | 20 | 7 | 2,322 |
| Lenk Open | 1992 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,471 |
| Caorle zt | 1972 | 17 | 7 | – |
| Vratsa Zonal | 1975 | 15 | 8 | – |
| Norwich Junior International U18 | 1972 | 15 | 7 | – |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Andreas Huss (19 games) · Hansjuerg Kaenel (16 games) · Lucas Brunner (11 games) · Joseph G. Gallagher (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heinz Wirthensohn's chess games?
1,288 games by Heinz Wirthensohn, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Wirthensohn has played.
What does Heinz Wirthensohn play on the first move as White?
Across 655 games with White in our database, Heinz Wirthensohn opens with 1.Nf3 (47% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heinz Wirthensohn answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games), 1...d6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Heinz Wirthensohn play as White?
As White, Heinz Wirthensohn's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (107 games, 31.8% win rate); Indian Defense (81 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (68 games, 35.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 655 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heinz Wirthensohn play as Black?
As Black, Heinz Wirthensohn most often plays: Sicilian (70 games, 21.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (44 games, 20.5% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (38 games, 23.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 633 games.
What is Heinz Wirthensohn's FIDE rating?
Heinz Wirthensohn is currently rated 2,237 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,417 (May 2010).
How many games has Heinz Wirthensohn played?
Our database contains 1,288 games by Heinz Wirthensohn, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 369 wins, 610 draws, 309 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heinz Wirthensohn?
1,288 games by Heinz Wirthensohn 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.