Prepare against Jan Heinrich
Slovakia · World #48,976 classical · FIDE ID 14902060
When preparing against Jan Heinrich, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 5.6% over 18 games.
Our database contains 302 games by Jan Heinrich, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Heinrich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Heinrich 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 | 1,897 | 2,133 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,927 | 2,040 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,921 | 1,921 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 302 | 88 | 122 | 92 | 29.1% |
| As White | 151 | 54 | 68 | 29 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 151 | 34 | 54 | 63 | 22.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Heinrich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Heinrich's side.
First moves as White (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 136 | 90.1% | 62.1% |
| e4 | 15 | 9.9% | 23.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 62.1% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Heinrich usually continues Nf3 (60.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Heinrich usually continues Nf3 (69.7% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Heinrich usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 23.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Heinrich usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Heinrich usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Heinrich usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 75.0% | 43.1% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 20.6% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 22 | 44.0% | 31.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Jan Heinrich's chess games
All 302 games by Jan Heinrich in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 88 wins, 122 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 38 | 11/22/5 | 28.9% |
| D30 | Catalan | 24 | 10/12/2 | 41.7% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 8/6/0 | 57.1% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 19 | 6/2/11 | 31.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 18 | 1/9/8 | 5.6% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2003 | Karol Biro | 2,322 | ch-Bratislava | E91 |
| Jan 1998 | Milan Szitkey | 2,290 | chT-SVK 9798 | B22 |
| Jan 1997 | Tomas Petrik | 2,250 | Bratislava Slovan Open | E17 |
| Sep 2011 | Steen Clausen | 2,237 | 27th EU-Cup | A30 |
| Jan 1996 | Igor Travenec | 2,230 | Bratislava Slovan Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2003 | 51 | 24.5 | 2,219 |
| chT-SVK 1E 2223 | 2024 | 12 | 4 | 1,965 |
| chT2D-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,927 |
| chT2D-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 1,776 |
| chT1W-SVK 9798 | 1998 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,221 |
| chT2D-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 6 | 2,017 |
| chT1-SVK w 0102 | 2002 | 10 | 5 | 2,106 |
| chT2B-SVK 9596 | 1996 | 10 | 8 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Heinrich's chess games?
302 games by Jan Heinrich, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Jan Heinrich has played.
What does Jan Heinrich play on the first move as White?
Across 151 games with White in our database, Jan Heinrich opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Heinrich answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Jan Heinrich play as White?
As White, Jan Heinrich's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (38 games, 28.9% win rate); Catalan (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 151 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Heinrich play as Black?
As Black, Jan Heinrich most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 5.6% win rate); Alekhine Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 151 games.
What is Jan Heinrich's FIDE rating?
Jan Heinrich is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid and 1,921 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,133 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Jan Heinrich played?
Our database contains 302 games by Jan Heinrich, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 122 draws, 92 losses (29.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Heinrich?
302 games by Jan Heinrich 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.