Prepare against Ian N Heppell
United Kingdom · World #52,199 classical · FIDE ID 412058
Our database contains 321 games by Ian N Heppell, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ian N Heppell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ian N Heppell 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 | 1,884 | 2,169 | Oct 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 321 | 108 | 142 | 71 | 33.6% |
| As White | 164 | 58 | 75 | 31 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 157 | 50 | 67 | 40 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ian N Heppell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ian N Heppell's side.
First moves as White (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 161 | 98.2% | 58.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Heppell usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Heppell usually continues d4 (55.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Heppell usually continues Nf3 (46.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Heppell usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 51 | 86.4% | 56.9% |
| d6 | 7 | 11.9% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 50 | 89.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Ian N Heppell's chess games
All 321 games by Ian N Heppell in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 108 wins, 142 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 26 | 11/8/7 | 42.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 18 | 5/11/2 | 27.8% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 15 | 2/10/3 | 13.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C12 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 33 | 12/13/8 | 36.4% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 30 | 7/14/9 | 23.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 3/7/6 | 18.8% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| A87 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A87 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A25 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2004 | Stephen Berry | 2,325 | Paignton Open | C44 |
| Mar 2008 | Robert Vogel | 2,294 | 24th Bad Woerishofen Open | B00 |
| Nov 2005 | Peter2 Hughes | 2,220 | Beacon Seniors Open 50+ | A87 |
| Sep 2004 | Alan Spice | 2,196 | Paignton Open | C41 |
| Sep 2004 | Russell A James | 2,193 | Paignton Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Open | 2019 | 34 | 15 | 2,089 |
| Guernsey Open | 2013 | 14 | 8 | 2,048 |
| Beacon Juniors Open | 2008 | 10 | 7 | 1,959 |
| 12th Trebic Highlands Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,894 |
| 20th Olomouc Summer Open Seniors | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,938 |
| 19th Olomouc Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,064 |
| 11th Trebic Highlands Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,945 |
| 32nd Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,106 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ian N Heppell's chess games?
321 games by Ian N Heppell, from Jan 2004 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 Ian N Heppell has played.
What does Ian N Heppell play on the first move as White?
Across 164 games with White in our database, Ian N Heppell opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ian N Heppell answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (89% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Ian N Heppell play as White?
As White, Ian N Heppell's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Scotch Game (15 games, 13.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 164 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ian N Heppell play as Black?
As Black, Ian N Heppell most often plays: Philidor (33 games, 36.4% win rate); Rat Defense (30 games, 23.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (16 games, 18.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Ian N Heppell's FIDE rating?
Ian N Heppell is currently rated 1,884 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,169 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Ian N Heppell played?
Our database contains 321 games by Ian N Heppell, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 142 draws, 71 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ian N Heppell?
321 games by Ian N Heppell 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.