Prepare against Heinz Wirz
CHE · World #32,013 classical · FIDE ID 1308548
Our database contains 151 games by Heinz Wirz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Heinz Wirz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heinz Wirz 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 | 1,974 | 2,174 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,096 | 2,165 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,074 | 2,109 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 54 | 22 | 75 | 35.8% |
| As White | 77 | 26 | 14 | 37 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 74 | 28 | 8 | 38 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heinz Wirz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heinz Wirz's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 72 | 93.5% | 41.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 6.5% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 41.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Wirz usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Wirz usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Wirz usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Wirz usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Wirz usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Wirz usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 39 | 100.0% | 34.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 90.9% | 52.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Heinz Wirz's chess games
All 151 games by Heinz Wirz 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: 54 wins, 22 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E65 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Bernhard Lutz | 2,348 | 15th Basel Hilton Open | E97 |
| Jan 2016 | Vjekoslav Vulevic | 2,268 | Basel Open | A32 |
| Jul 2006 | Andrew J Bigg | 2,265 | ch-SUI HT1 | A45 |
| Jul 2019 | Andreas Huss | 2,258 | ch-SUI Seniors | E92 |
| Apr 2011 | Peter Krauseneck | 2,248 | Lenk Open | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basel Open | 2019 | 32 | 10.5 | 2,015 |
| ch-SUI Seniors | 2021 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,179 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,021 |
| Lenk Open | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 2,143 |
| chB-SUI | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 2,184 |
| 12th Basel Hilton Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,138 |
| 13th Basel Hilton Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,251 |
| ch-SUI Seniors 122nd | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 2,110 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heinz Wirz's chess games?
151 games by Heinz Wirz, 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 Wirz has played.
What does Heinz Wirz play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Heinz Wirz opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heinz Wirz answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Heinz Wirz play as White?
As White, Heinz Wirz's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heinz Wirz play as Black?
As Black, Heinz Wirz most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Heinz Wirz's FIDE rating?
Heinz Wirz is currently rated 1,974 in classical chess, 2,096 in rapid and 2,074 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,174 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Heinz Wirz played?
Our database contains 151 games by Heinz Wirz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 22 draws, 75 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heinz Wirz?
151 games by Heinz Wirz 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.